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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
Sony A200
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A200

 HZ35W A200 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2008More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A200 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A200

 HZ35W A200 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and A200 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
Sony A200 Portrait photography features
34
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
Sony A200 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
Sony A200 Sports photography information
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
46
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
Sony A200 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
9
no video
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony A200
 Samsung HZ35WSony Alpha DSLR-A200
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