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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL320

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Other Name is WB650
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung TL320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 16 months later than the TL320 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ35W grades against the TL320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung TL320

 HZ35W TL320 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 16 months
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung HZ35W

 TL320 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung TL320

 HZ35W TL320 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W features exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W versus the TL320.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and TL320 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and TL320.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger HZ35W should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
Samsung TL320 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Samsung TL320
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung TL320
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung TL320
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung TL320
Otherwise known as WB650 WB1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-02-23
Physical type 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $380