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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H300 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H300 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was brought out 4 years before the H300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ35W grades vs the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony H300

 HZ35W H300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung HZ35W

 H300 HZ35W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony H300

 HZ35W H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W has outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W vs the H300.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and H300.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to offer you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
Sony H300 Portrait photography features
34
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
Sony H300 Sports photography highlights
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony H300
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
great battery pack (350 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (590g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
Sony H300 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Sony H300
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
24
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (590 grams)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony H300
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Also referred to as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $249