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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX400V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ35W was manufactured 4 years before the HX400V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the HZ35W scores versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony HX400V

 HZ35W HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung HZ35W

 HX400V HZ35W 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX400V

 HZ35W HX400V 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W against the HX400V.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and HX400V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to render more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
34
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
Sony HX400V Sports photography features
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
Sony HX400V Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (660 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (660 grams)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX400V
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Also referred to as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 life - 300 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $448