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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W710 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was released 3 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ35W scores against the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W710

 HZ35W W710 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W710 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W710

 HZ35W W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W has got external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W against the W710.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and W710.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony W710
34
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony W710
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
34
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W710
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Other name WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.54 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Style of battery - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $90