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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6000

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6000 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 A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6000 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was announced 4 years before the A6000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ35W matches up versus the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A6000

 HZ35W A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A6000 HZ35W 
LaunchedApril 2014June 2010Fresher by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A6000

 HZ35W A6000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W has got outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W vs the A6000.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A6000 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and A6000.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6000 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
Sony A6000 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
Sony A6000 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (344g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
Sony A6000 Sports photography highlights
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
73
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
77
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
Sony A6000 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
33
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony A6000
 Samsung HZ35WSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Alpha a6000
Otherwise known as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-06-16 2014-04-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 344 gr (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $548