Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(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 referred to as WB650
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released March 2004
- Replaced the Sigma SD9
- Later Model is Sigma SD14

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

The HZ35W was announced 6 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ35W grades against the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W & Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sigma SD10
HZ35W | SD10 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | March 2004 | More recent by 76 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper screen (+484k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung HZ35W
SD10 | HZ35W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma SD10
HZ35W | SD10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W features outside measurements 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 Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W compared to the SD10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and SD10 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and SD10.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung HZ35W will show extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent HZ35W provides a benefit in sensor tech.

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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung HZ35W | Sigma SD10 |
Also Known as | WB650 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 3MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 1.8" |
Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 950g (2.09 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $198 |