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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX80

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
50

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX80 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX80 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HZ35W grades against the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony HX80

		

		

			
 HZ35W HX80 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Samsung HZ35W

		

		

			
 HX80 HZ35W 
RevealedMarch 2016June 2010Newer by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX80

		

		

			
 HZ35W HX80 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W offers 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) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ35W versus the HX80.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX80 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and HX80.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX80 to show more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
34
 focusing manually
 features face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
39
 decent MP (18MP)
 features face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
Sony HX80 Street photography details
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (245g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
70
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (245 grams)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
Sony HX80 Sports photography features
42
 amazing zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
57
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony HX80
63
 lighter than others (245 grams)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (360mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
76
 better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (245 grams)
 decent MP (18MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
43
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
49
 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 better than average battery power (390 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
31
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than others (245 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone port
75
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (245g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX80
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Otherwise known as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 390 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $368