Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A390
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A390 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)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A380
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The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony A390, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty close but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ35W was brought out at a similar time to the A390 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HZ35W matches up vs the A390 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A390
| HZ35W | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Samsung HZ35W
| A390 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A390
| HZ35W | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W versus the A390.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and A390 is 91 and 66 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and A390.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A390 will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A390 Specifications
| Samsung HZ35W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
| Also called as | WB650 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-07-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 pounds) | 549g (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 607 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 pictures |
| Battery type | - | 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $500 |