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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Additionally Known as WB650
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was manufactured 3 years prior to the NEX-F3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HZ35W grades against the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony NEX-F3

 HZ35W NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung HZ35W

 NEX-F3 HZ35W 
LaunchedAugust 2012June 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-F3

 HZ35W NEX-F3 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W provides external 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) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W versus the NEX-F3.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
34
manual focus
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography advice
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (470 shots)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
good battery pack (470 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
27
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung HZ35WSony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Also referred to as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-08-16
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 314g (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $470