Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX mini
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Also Known as WB650
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014
Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ35W was unveiled 4 years before the NX mini which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ35W scores against the NX mini in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung NX mini
HZ35W | NX mini | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 461k | Crisper screen (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung HZ35W
NX mini | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | June 2010 | More modern by 45 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX mini
HZ35W | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ35W against the NX mini.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and NX mini.
All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will result in extra detail having an extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Samsung NX mini |
Also referred to as | WB650 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 2 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.54 lbs) | 196 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 650 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $530 |