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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was introduced 6 months after the S2000 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ35W scores versus the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony S2000

 HZ35W S2000 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S2000 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony S2000

 HZ35W S2000 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W offers physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ35W and the S2000.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and S2000.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung HZ35W to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
34
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Sony S2000
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony S2000
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also called as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model SLB-11A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $225