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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are created by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ35W was manufactured 5 years before the NX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HZ35W scores vs the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung NX1

 HZ35W NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 NX1 HZ35W 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2010Newer by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k614kSharper screen (+422k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX1

 HZ35W NX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W offers exterior measurements 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 NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W and the NX1.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and NX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
34
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (550g)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
34
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
lighter than others in class (550g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX1
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung NX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung NX1
Also Known as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-09-15
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 550 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $1,500