Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A380
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A380 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
- Released June 2010
- Also Known as WB650
(Full Review)
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The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe HZ35W was launched 10 months after the A380 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HZ35W scores versus the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A380
| HZ35W | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung HZ35W
| A380 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A380
| HZ35W | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W features exterior dimensions 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 A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W vs the A380.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and A380 is 91 and 68 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and A380.
Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A380 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent HZ35W is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Samsung HZ35W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Also Known as | WB650 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 519 gr (1.14 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $899 |