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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma Quattro 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma Quattro Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ35W was released 6 years earlier than the Quattro and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ35W grades versus the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sigma Quattro

 HZ35W Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung HZ35W

 Quattro HZ35W 
RevealedFebruary 2016June 2010Fresher by 69 months
Display resolution1620k614kSharper display (+1006k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma Quattro

 HZ35W Quattro 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W versus the Quattro.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and Quattro is 91 and 63 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and Quattro.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma Quattro will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography features
34
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
Sigma Quattro Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
Sigma Quattro Sports photography features
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
70
sensor resolution is excellent (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
weather sealing
sensor resolution is excellent (29MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (625g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
22
features face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (625g)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung HZ35WSigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sigma sd Quattro
Otherwise known as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-16 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $738