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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was launched 19 months prior to the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ35W grades versus the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W620

 HZ35W W620 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W620 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W620

 HZ35W W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W provides exterior 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ35W against the W620.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and W620.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W620 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony W620
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Sony W620
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W620
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Alternate name WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 245g (0.54 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Launch cost $300 $102