Clicky

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL30

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES15
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The HZ35W was released 17 months later than the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the HZ35W grades versus the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

        

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung SL30

 HZ35W SL30 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung HZ35W

 SL30 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL30

 HZ35W SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W features physical 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) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ35W compared to the SL30.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and SL30.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung HZ35W to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern HZ35W provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL30
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ35W Samsung SL30
Also called WB650 ES15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $93