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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX9V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was brought out 13 months earlier than the HX9V making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ35W grades vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony HX9V

 HZ35W HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung HZ35W

 HX9V HZ35W 
ReleasedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 13 months
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX9V

 HZ35W HX9V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W and the HX9V.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and HX9V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
63
lighter than average (245g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (245g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony HX9V
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (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 Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $328