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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX10 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
  • Other Name is WB650
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ35W was announced 4 years earlier than the QX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ35W matches up vs the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony QX10

 HZ35W QX10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution614k0kSharper screen (+614k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung HZ35W

 QX10 HZ35W 
LaunchedSeptember 2013June 2010Fresher by 39 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony QX10

 HZ35W QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W and the QX10.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and QX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and QX10.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX10 to deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
Sony QX10 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
good resolution (18MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
Sony QX10 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (105g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
Sony QX10 Sports photography factors
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony QX10
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (105g)
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Sony QX10
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony QX10
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Other name WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" -
Display resolution 614k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync None
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $250