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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

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The HZ35W was unveiled within a month of the HX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ35W scores against the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony HX5

 HZ35W HX5 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung HZ35W

 HX5 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX5

 HZ35W HX5 
AnnouncedJune 2010June 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W and the HX5.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and HX5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung HZ35W will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
Sony HX5 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Sony HX5 Sports photography advice
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
Sony HX5 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
Sony HX5 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
Sony HX5 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX5
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Also called WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical 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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $275