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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W230

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W230 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was manufactured 17 months later than the W230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ35W scores versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W230

 HZ35W W230 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W230 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W230

 HZ35W W230 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W has outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the HZ35W vs the W230.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and W230.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer HZ35W will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
Sony W230 Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony W230
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W230
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also referred to as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
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 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 -
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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $180