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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2100 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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was launched 6 months after the S2100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ35W grades against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony S2100

 HZ35W S2100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S2100 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony S2100

 HZ35W S2100 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony S2100 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HZ35W versus the S2100.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and S2100.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
34
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony S2100
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
Sony S2100 Sports photography information
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
Sony S2100 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony S2100
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also Known as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
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 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 model SLB-11A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $0