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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R II

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R II 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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R
  • Successor is Sony A7R III
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R II Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The HZ35W was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A7R II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ35W grades versus the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A7R II

 HZ35W A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung HZ35W

 A7R II HZ35W 
AnnouncedJune 2015June 2010More recent by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k614kCrisper display (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A7R II

 HZ35W A7R II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W has got exterior dimensions 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 A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W against the A7R II.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A7R II is 91 and 68 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and A7R II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R II will resolve greater detail having an extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony A7R II
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R II Sports photography highlights
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
environment proofing
sensor resolution is fantastic (42MP)
not so great battery (290 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R II Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Sony A7R II Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony A7R II
 Samsung HZ35WSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Alpha A7R II
Also called WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-06-16 2015-06-10
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 399
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $2,913