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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2018
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 V
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was revealed 9 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ35W matches up vs the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony RX100 VI

 HZ35W RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung HZ35W

 RX100 VI HZ35W 
AnnouncedJune 2018June 2010Fresher by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k614kCrisper screen (+615k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony RX100 VI

 HZ35W RX100 VI 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W offers physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 VI in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W compared to the RX100 VI.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and RX100 VI.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography info
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
77
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
low battery power (240 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging details
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
77
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Also referred to as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2018-06-05
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 301 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $1,198