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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST700

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST700 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 6 months before the ST700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ35W scores vs the ST700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung ST700

 HZ35W ST700 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung HZ35W

 ST700 HZ35W 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST700

 HZ35W ST700 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W versus the ST700.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and ST700 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and ST700.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST700 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
Samsung ST700 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Samsung ST700 Sports photography advice
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
Samsung ST700 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Samsung ST700 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
30
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST700
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung ST700
Otherwise known as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) -
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $280