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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A3000

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A3000 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Later Model is Sony a3500
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A3000 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The HZ35W was announced 4 years earlier than the A3000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HZ35W scores against the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A3000

 HZ35W A3000 
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A3000 HZ35W 
IntroducedAugust 2013June 2010Newer by 38 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A3000

 HZ35W A3000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W versus the A3000.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A3000 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and A3000.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A3000 will resolve greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony A3000
34
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony A3000
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
Sony A3000 Sports photography info
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
60
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
Sony A3000 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (411g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Sony A3000
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
26
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony A3000
 Samsung HZ35WSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Alpha A3000
Alternate name WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $398