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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W560

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W560 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W560 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ35W was announced 6 months earlier than the W560 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ35W matches up vs the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W560

 HZ35W W560 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W560 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W560

 HZ35W W560 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W comes with outer 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) while the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W against the W560.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and W560.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W560 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony W560
34
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Sony W560 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
Sony W560 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W560
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also Known as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $139