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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Renewed by Sony A6000
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ35W was revealed 3 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ35W matches up against the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony NEX-6

 HZ35W NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung HZ35W

 NEX-6 HZ35W 
LaunchedMarch 2013June 2010Newer by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-6

 HZ35W NEX-6 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W provides external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W vs the NEX-6.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and NEX-6 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and NEX-6.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (345g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography advice
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
66
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
75
lighter than competition in class (345g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
32
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (345g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung HZ35WSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Alpha NEX-6
Otherwise known as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-06-16 2013-03-25
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 345 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $365