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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H400

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H400 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H400 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was introduced 4 years prior to the H400 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ35W scores against the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony H400

 HZ35W H400 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung HZ35W

 H400 HZ35W 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony H400

 HZ35W H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W features 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) whilst the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ35W versus the H400.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and H400.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H400 to produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (628g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
Sony H400 Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
26
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony H400
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Also called as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
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) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 245g (0.54 lb) 628g (1.38 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 300 images
Battery style - 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
Cost at launch $300 $268