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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W570

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W570 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
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 6 months earlier than the W570 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ35W scores versus the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W570

 HZ35W W570 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W570 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W570

 HZ35W W570 
RevealedJune 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W has got outside 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) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W versus the W570.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and W570.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
Sony W570 Portrait photography highlights
34
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
Sony W570 Sports photography features
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony W570
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W570
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also called as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $159