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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST600

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST600 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was manufactured 6 months after the ST600 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the HZ35W grades versus the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung ST600

 HZ35W ST600 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung HZ35W

 ST600 HZ35W 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k614kCrisper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST600

 HZ35W ST600 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W versus the ST600.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and ST600.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
Samsung ST600 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
Samsung ST600 Sports photography info
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
Samsung ST600 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
provides touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (150 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
Samsung ST600 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
30
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (150g)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST600
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung ST600
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung ST600
Alternative name WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" 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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $330