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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST80

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST80 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was released 6 months after the ST80 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ35W scores vs the ST80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung ST80

 HZ35W ST80 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung HZ35W

 ST80 HZ35W 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST80

 HZ35W ST80 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ35W versus the ST80.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and ST80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST80 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Samsung ST80
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
Samsung ST80 Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
has touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
39
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Samsung ST80 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST80
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung ST80
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung ST80
Alternate name WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 118g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $249