Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7S
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as WB650
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Newer Model is Sony A7S II
Photography Glossary Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7S Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively close but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HZ35W was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A7S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ35W matches up versus the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A7S
| HZ35W | A7S |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung HZ35W
| A7S | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2014 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 46 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+616k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A7S
| HZ35W | A7S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W and the A7S.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and A7S is 91 and 77 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and A7S.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The HZ35W offers the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The older HZ35W will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7S Specifications
| Samsung HZ35W | Sony Alpha A7S | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Alpha A7S |
| Also called as | WB650 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2014-04-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 409600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 489 grams (1.08 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 87 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3702 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 images |
| Form of battery | - | 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 | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $300 | $1,998 |