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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SH100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SH100 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung HZ35W versus Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 6 months earlier than the SH100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ35W grades against the SH100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung SH100

 HZ35W SH100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung HZ35W

 SH100 HZ35W 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SH100

 HZ35W SH100 
RevealedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W has external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W and the SH100.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and SH100 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and SH100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung SH100 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
34
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
Samsung SH100 Sports photography information
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Samsung SH100
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
33
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SH100
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung SH100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung SH100
Also called WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2011-01-04
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) -
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $200