Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W610
HZ35W | W610 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung HZ35W
W610 | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | June 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W610
HZ35W | W610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W610 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |