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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S930

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was brought out 18 months after the S930 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ35W grades vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony S930

 HZ35W S930 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution614k112kClearer display (+502k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S930 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony S930

 HZ35W S930 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W versus the S930.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and S930.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger HZ35W should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
34
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony S930
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also Known as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 614k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $219