Samsung HZ35W vs Sony G3
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony G3 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
- Alternate Name is WB650
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
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Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ35W was introduced 18 months after the G3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HZ35W matches up versus the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony G3
| HZ35W | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung HZ35W
| G3 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony G3
| HZ35W | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W provides physical 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 G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HZ35W and the G3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and G3.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung HZ35W to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger HZ35W should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Also Known as | WB650 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | SLB-11A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $200 |