Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W650
HZ35W | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung HZ35W
W650 | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W650
HZ35W | W650 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Examine the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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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 |