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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung HZ35W versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB35F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ35W scores vs the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung WB35F

 HZ35W WB35F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung HZ35W

 WB35F HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 43 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB35F

 HZ35W WB35F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W has got physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W and the WB35F.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung WB35F
Also called WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $130