Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony S2000
HZ35W | S2000 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung HZ35W
S2000 | HZ35W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony S2000
HZ35W | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
See the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |