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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Other Name is WB650
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX90V Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ35W was released 5 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ35W grades versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony HX90V

 HZ35W HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung HZ35W

 HX90V HZ35W 
ReleasedApril 2015June 2010More modern by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX90V

 HZ35W HX90V 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W provides outer measurements 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 HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX90V 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 have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W vs the HX90V.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and HX90V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
Sony HX90V Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
Sony HX90V Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
Sony HX90V Sports photography information
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
Sony HX90V Travel photography factors
63
lighter than others (245g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
76
good battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than others in class (245g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
good battery power (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX90V
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Otherwise known as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical 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 - 360 pictures
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $440