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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 19 months prior to the W650 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ35W matches up against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W650

 HZ35W W650 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W650 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W650

 HZ35W W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W has external 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) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ35W vs the W650.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and W650.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W650 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
34
manual focus
has face detect focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W650
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Alternative name WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
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 distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical 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 life - 220 photographs
Type 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 recording
Type of storage 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 pricing $300 $140