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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX20V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX10V
  • Renewed by Sony HX30V
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX20V Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was launched 3 years prior to the HX20V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HZ35W grades against the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony HX20V

 HZ35W HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung HZ35W

 HX20V HZ35W 
RevealedJuly 2012June 2010Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX20V

 HZ35W HX20V 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W provides outer measurements 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 HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ35W versus the HX20V.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and HX20V.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX20V to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
Sony HX20V Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
Sony HX20V Sports photography factors
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
Sony HX20V Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Sony HX20V Vlogging factors
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX20V
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also referred to as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT 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 rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $397