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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 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
  • Other Name is WB650
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Successor is Sony A9 II
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was unveiled 7 years prior to the A9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ35W matches up versus the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A9

 HZ35W A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A9 HZ35W 
IntroducedApril 2017June 2010Newer by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k614kClearer display (+826k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A9

 HZ35W A9 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W vs the A9.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A9 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and A9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A9 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
Sony A9 Portrait photography features
34
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
84
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
Sony A9 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
great battery power (650 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Sony A9
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (650 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
Sony A9 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
37
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony A9
 Samsung HZ35WSony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Alpha A9
Otherwise known as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-16 2017-04-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Max 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 614k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 673g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Launch price $300 $4,498