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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Successor is Sony RX10 II
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The HZ35W was unveiled 4 years prior to the RX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the HZ35W scores against the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony RX10

 HZ35W RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Samsung HZ35W

 RX10 HZ35W 
AnnouncedMarch 2014June 2010Newer by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1290k614kClearer display (+676k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony RX10

 HZ35W RX10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W has got exterior 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 RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W and the RX10.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and RX10.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 will show greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
Sony RX10 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
Sony RX10 Sports photography features
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
weather proof
good battery life (420 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony RX10
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
good battery life (420 shots)
weather proof
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
63
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (420 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony RX10
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Also called WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2014-03-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dots 1,290k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 813g (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $698