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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung HZ35W versus Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The HZ35W was introduced 22 months prior to the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HZ35W matches up vs the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung NX1000

 HZ35W NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung HZ35W

 NX1000 HZ35W 
ReleasedApril 2012June 2010More recent by 22 months
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX1000

 HZ35W NX1000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W has physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ35W versus Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W and the NX1000.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and NX1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and NX1000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1000 will result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography info
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
34
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX1000
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung NX1000
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ35W Samsung NX1000
Also referred to as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $388