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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S950

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S950 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 17 months later than the S950 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ35W grades against the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony S950

 HZ35W S950 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S950 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony S950

 HZ35W S950 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W features outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W and the S950.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and S950.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent HZ35W provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony S950
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
Sony S950 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
Sony S950 Sports photography information
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
9
no video
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony S950
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also referred to as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 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") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $130