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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was announced around the same time to the H55 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HZ35W matches up vs the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony H55

 HZ35W H55 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung HZ35W

 H55 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony H55

 HZ35W H55 
IntroducedJune 2010June 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W compared to the H55.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and H55.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H55 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony H55
34
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
Sony H55 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Sony H55 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony H55
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Alternate name WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $235