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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H70

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H70 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung HZ35W and Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ35W was announced 6 months earlier than the H70 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HZ35W grades vs the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony H70

 HZ35W H70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung HZ35W

 H70 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony H70

 HZ35W H70 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W has got outer measurements 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 H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ35W and Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W compared to the H70.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and H70.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H70 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
Sony H70 Portrait photography info
34
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Sony H70
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Sony H70
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony H70
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also Known as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $199