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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W330

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 6 months later than the W330 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ35W scores vs the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W330

 HZ35W W330 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W330 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W330

 HZ35W W330 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W provides outer dimensions 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 W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W vs the W330.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and W330.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
Sony W330 Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
Sony W330 Sports photography info
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony W330
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Sony W330 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W330
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also called as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 245g (0.54 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $170