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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7 II

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7 II Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony A7 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The HZ35W was launched 5 years before the A7 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the HZ35W scores vs the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A7 II

 HZ35W A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung HZ35W

 A7 II HZ35W 
ReleasedNovember 2014June 2010More recent by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k614kClearer display (+616k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A7 II

 HZ35W A7 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony A7 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ35W versus the A7 II.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A7 II is 91 and 69 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and A7 II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 II will render extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
Sony A7 II Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
80
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
Sony A7 II Sports photography information
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
bad battery life (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
environment proofing
resolution is good (24MP)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Sony A7 II
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony A7 II
 Samsung HZ35WSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Alpha A7 II
Also called WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-11-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 117
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 599 grams (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $1,456