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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was introduced 4 years prior to the WB50F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ35W grades versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung WB50F

 HZ35W WB50F 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung HZ35W

 WB50F HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 43 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB50F

 HZ35W WB50F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys 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) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ35W against the WB50F.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and WB50F.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
63
lighter than average (245g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ35W Samsung WB50F
Also called WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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 data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $180