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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6400

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6400 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6400, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was introduced 9 years prior to the A6400 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ35W grades against the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A6400

 HZ35W A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A6400 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019June 2010Fresher by 104 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A6400

 HZ35W A6400 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HZ35W and the A6400.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and A6400 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and A6400.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A6400 will produce more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
Sony A6400 Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
Sony A6400 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
76
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony A6400
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
87
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
80
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony A6400
 Samsung HZ35WSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Alpha a6400
Also Known as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-16 2019-01-15
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 403 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $898