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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL620

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 17 months after the SL620 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ35W scores vs the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung SL620

 HZ35W SL620 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung HZ35W

 SL620 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL620

 HZ35W SL620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W provides outer measurements 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 SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ35W against the SL620.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and SL620 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and SL620.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern HZ35W is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
Samsung SL620 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Sports photography highlights
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
24
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL620
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung SL620
Also Known as WB650 PL65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 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) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $200