Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony H55
HZ35W | H55 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung HZ35W
H55 | HZ35W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony H55
HZ35W | H55 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H55 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |