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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H20 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
  • Additionally Known as WB650
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was announced 14 months later than the H20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ35W scores against the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony H20

 HZ35W H20 
RevealedJune 2010May 2009More recent by 14 months
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung HZ35W

 H20 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony H20

 HZ35W H20 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ35W and the H20.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and H20.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung HZ35W to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger HZ35W should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
34
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Sony H20
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Sony H20 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony H20
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also Known as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 ID SLB-11A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $249