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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 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 referred to as WB650
Sigma SD10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sigma SD10

 HZ35W SD10 
ReleasedJune 2010March 2004More recent by 76 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution614k130kSharper screen (+484k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung HZ35W

 SD10 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma SD10

 HZ35W SD10 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sigma SD10
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
29
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (950g)
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
Sigma SD10 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sigma SD10
 Samsung HZ35WSigma SD10
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