Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL170
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2010
- Other Name is WB650
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL170 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The HZ35W was revealed 6 months before the PL170 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ35W scores against the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL170 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W & Samsung PL170. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung PL170
HZ35W | PL170 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung HZ35W
PL170 | HZ35W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung PL170
HZ35W | PL170 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W features external 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 PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W compared to the PL170.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and PL170 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and PL170.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL170 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Samsung PL170 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Samsung PL170 |
Alternative name | WB650 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-11A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $300 | $175 |