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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H50 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 H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was brought out 18 months after the H50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ35W scores against the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony H50

 HZ35W H50 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung HZ35W

 H50 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony H50

 HZ35W H50 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W versus the H50.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and H50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung HZ35W to produce extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent HZ35W will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony H50
34
focusing manually
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony H50
63
lighter than others (245g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (547g)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
34
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (547g)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony H50
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also referred to as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-01-15
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings 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
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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 ID SLB-11A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $80