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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX7V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX7V 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 Known as WB650
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX7V Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 13 months before the HX7V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ35W matches up vs the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony HX7V

 HZ35W HX7V 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung HZ35W

 HX7V HZ35W 
ReleasedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX7V

 HZ35W HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W provides outer 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) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ35W vs the HX7V.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and HX7V.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX7V to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
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you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
Sony HX7V Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Sony HX7V Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX7V
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Also referred to as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $499