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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A99
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The HZ35W was brought out 7 years earlier than the A99 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ35W scores versus the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A99 II

 HZ35W A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Samsung HZ35W

 A99 II HZ35W 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016June 2010More modern by 76 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k614kClearer display (+615k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A99 II

 HZ35W A99 II 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W has got exterior 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) and the Sony A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W against the A99 II.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and A99 II is 91 and 57 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and A99 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A99 II will deliver more detail having its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
Sony A99 II Portrait photography highlights
34
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
86
manual focus
high resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
bad battery (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony A99 II
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
high resolution (42 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
Sony A99 II Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
Sony A99 II Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony A99 II
 Samsung HZ35WSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Alpha A99 II
Otherwise known as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-06-16 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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 Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 849g (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 images
Form of battery - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $300 $3,198