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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was manufactured 19 months prior to the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ35W grades against the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung WB850F

 HZ35W WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung HZ35W

 WB850F HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB850F

 HZ35W WB850F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution614k614kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HZ35W against the WB850F.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and WB850F.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
34
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung WB850F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung WB850F
Also called as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $599