Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W380
| HZ35W | W380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W380 Specifications
| Samsung HZ35W | Sony 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 |
