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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed around the same time to the PL200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ35W grades versus the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung PL200

 HZ35W PL200 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung HZ35W

 PL200 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung PL200

 HZ35W PL200 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys external 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 PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W vs the PL200.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and PL200.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung PL200
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung PL200
Also referred to as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $0