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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W730

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 3 years before the W730 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HZ35W scores vs the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W730

 HZ35W W730 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W730 HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W730

 HZ35W W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ35W against the W730.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and W730.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
34
focusing manually
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average (122g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Sony W730
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than average (122 grams)
has touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Sony W730
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W730
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also called WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $138