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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610 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
  • Other Name is WB650
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was announced 19 months prior to the W610 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ35W grades vs the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W610

 HZ35W W610 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W610 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W610

 HZ35W W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W comes with external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W versus the W610.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and W610.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W610 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than average (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (113g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W610
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Otherwise known as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $200