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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX5

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX5 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung HZ35W versus Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly close but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The HZ35W was brought out about the same time to the NX5 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the HZ35W grades versus the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung NX5

 HZ35W NX5 
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung HZ35W

 NX5 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX5

 HZ35W NX5 
ReleasedJune 2010June 2010Same age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W provides outer measurements 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 NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W compared to the NX5.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and NX5 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and NX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX5 will render more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Samsung NX5 Sports photography advice
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
great battery life (400 shots)
MP count good (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Samsung NX5 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
24
supports face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX5
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung NX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung NX5
Alternative name WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-06-16 2010-06-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
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 - 400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $499