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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W220 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 referred to as WB650
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was released 18 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ35W grades vs the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W220

 HZ35W W220 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W220 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W220

 HZ35W W220 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the HZ35W and the W220.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and W220.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger HZ35W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
Sony W220 Travel photography details
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W220
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also referred to as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 245g (0.54 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $160