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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W800

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W800 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W800 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was manufactured 4 years before the W800 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the HZ35W matches up against the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W800

 HZ35W W800 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W800 HZ35W 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W800

 HZ35W W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W has got physical dimensions 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 W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W compared to the W800.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and W800.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W800 to provide greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony W800
34
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
Sony W800 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Sony W800 Sports photography advice
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
Sony W800 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Sony W800
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W800
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also called WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-02-13
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 245 grams (0.54 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $90