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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W350

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W350 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was brought out 6 months after the W350 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the HZ35W grades versus the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W350

 HZ35W W350 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W350 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W350

 HZ35W W350 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W has external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W compared to the W350.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and W350.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W350 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony W350
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
Sony W350 Sports photography factors
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
Sony W350 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
Sony W350 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W350
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also referred to as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $200