Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5
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35 Features
42 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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 resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Samsung HZ35W | Sony 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 |