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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W370 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
  • Additionally Known as WB650
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was announced 6 months after the W370 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ35W matches up versus the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W370

 HZ35W W370 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W370 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W370

 HZ35W W370 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W has outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W against the W370.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and W370.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
34
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Sony W370
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W370
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also Known as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $230