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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL120

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 6 months earlier than the PL120 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HZ35W matches up vs the PL120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung PL120

 HZ35W PL120 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung HZ35W

 PL120 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung PL120

 HZ35W PL120 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W has got exterior 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 PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W versus the PL120.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and PL120 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and PL120.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL120 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
34
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
Samsung PL120 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
31
great maximum aperture (f)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung PL120
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung PL120
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung PL120
Other name WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One -
Launch pricing $300 $150