Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6100
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed August 2019
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6100 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HZ35W was released 10 years before the A6100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HZ35W grades versus the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A6100
HZ35W | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung HZ35W
A6100 | HZ35W | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | June 2010 | Fresher by 112 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 614k | Clearer display (+308k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A6100
HZ35W | A6100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HZ35W compared to the A6100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A6100 is 91 and 81 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and A6100.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6100 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Otherwise known as | WB650 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2019-08-28 |
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 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
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 flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 396 grams (0.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $748 |