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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX50V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the HZ35W scores versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony HX50V

 HZ35W HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung HZ35W

 HX50V HZ35W 
LaunchedApril 2013June 2010Fresher by 34 months
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX50V

 HZ35W HX50V 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W offers physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W versus the HX50V.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and HX50V.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
features face detect focusing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery life (400 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
great battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
Sony HX50V Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX50V
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also referred to as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.54 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $439