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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX1 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ35W was brought out 5 years earlier than the QX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ35W matches up versus the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony QX1

 HZ35W QX1 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution614k0kSharper screen (+614k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 QX1 HZ35W 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2010More modern by 51 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony QX1

 HZ35W QX1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ35W versus the QX1.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and QX1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and QX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony QX1 will result in more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
Sony QX1 Portrait photography factors
34
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
Sony QX1 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Sony QX1 Sports photography advice
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
great battery pack (440 shots)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
Sony QX1 Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 shots)
small screen ( inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
32
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (216g)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony QX1
 Samsung HZ35WSony Alpha QX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Alpha QX1
Also called as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch -
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $500