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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Also referred to as WB650
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX100V Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 6 months before the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ35W grades versus the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony TX100V

 HZ35W TX100V 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung HZ35W

 TX100V HZ35W 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k614kSharper display (+615k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX100V

 HZ35W TX100V 
RevealedJune 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W vs the TX100V.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and TX100V.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX100V to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony TX100V
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Sony TX100V Sports photography advice
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
Sony TX100V Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
Sony TX100V Vlogging features
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX100V
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Also called as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $380