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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 II

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A9
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 II Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The HZ35W was brought out 10 years earlier than the A9 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ35W scores against the A9 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A9 II

 HZ35W A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung HZ35W

 A9 II HZ35W 
RevealedOctober 2019June 2010More modern by 113 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k614kCrisper screen (+826k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A9 II

 HZ35W A9 II 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W offers physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W against the A9 II.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and A9 II is 91 and 62 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and A9 II.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 II will deliver greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
Sony A9 II Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
Sony A9 II Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Sony A9 II
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (690 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
Sony A9 II Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
73
better than average battery (690 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (690 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Sony A9 II Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony A9 II
 Samsung HZ35WSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Also called as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-06-16 2019-10-03
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 678 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 690 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at launch $300 $4,498