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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was brought out 4 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ35W matches up against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony NEX-5T

 HZ35W NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung HZ35W

 NEX-5T HZ35W 
ReleasedAugust 2013June 2010More modern by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-5T

 HZ35W NEX-5T 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W provides outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HZ35W and the NEX-5T.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
Sony NEX-5T Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography factors
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
69
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
77
has touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung HZ35WSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Also referred to as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-08-27
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $400