Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3 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
- Announced June 2010
- Additionally Known as WB650
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony NEX-F3
HZ35W | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung HZ35W
NEX-F3 | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Sharper screen (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-F3
HZ35W | NEX-F3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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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 |