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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was released 14 months before the MV800 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the HZ35W matches up vs the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung MV800

 HZ35W MV800 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung HZ35W

 MV800 HZ35W 
RevealedSeptember 2011June 2010More recent by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung MV800

 HZ35W MV800 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the HZ35W and the MV800.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and MV800.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
34
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (121g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
63
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition (121g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung MV800
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ35W Samsung MV800
Also called WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $499