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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ35W versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ35W was announced 4 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HZ35W grades versus the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung NX3000

 HZ35W NX3000 
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung HZ35W

 NX3000 HZ35W 
IntroducedMay 2014June 2010Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX3000

 HZ35W NX3000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ35W versus Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W compared to the NX3000.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and NX3000.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will produce extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
Samsung NX3000 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (230 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography advice
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography info
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competitors (230g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (230g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung NX3000
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung NX3000
Also called WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-05-26
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - 1
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 -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $897