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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380 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
  • Also Known as WB650
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was manufactured 6 months later than the W380 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ35W matches up against the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W380

 HZ35W W380 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W380 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W380

 HZ35W W380 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W has 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 W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W versus the W380.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and W380.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W380 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
Sony W380 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Sony W380 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W380
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also called as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $44