Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200 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
- Introduced June 2010
- Additionally Known as WB650
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Introduced July 2008
- Renewed by Sony A230
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty similar but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HZ35W was announced 24 months after the A200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HZ35W scores versus the A200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A200
HZ35W | A200 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | July 2008 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung HZ35W
A200 | HZ35W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A200
HZ35W | A200 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W has external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W vs the A200.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and A200 is 91 and 66 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and A200.
As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung HZ35W will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern HZ35W should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Also Known as | WB650 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2008-07-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 572g (1.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-11A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $100 |