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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was brought out 17 months after the SL202 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ35W grades versus the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung SL202

 HZ35W SL202 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung HZ35W

 SL202 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL202

 HZ35W SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W features exterior 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) and the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W versus the SL202.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and SL202.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent HZ35W should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Sports photography highlights
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL202
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ35W Samsung SL202
Also Known as WB650 PL50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $140