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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Additionally Known as WB650
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below is a extended review of the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ35W was unveiled 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ35W matches up against the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung WB350F

 HZ35W WB350F 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung HZ35W

 WB350F HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 43 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB350F

 HZ35W WB350F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W features outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W vs the WB350F.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and WB350F.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB350F to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (276 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ35W Samsung WB350F
Also Known as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $260