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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W810

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W810 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W810 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ35W was released 4 years before the W810 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ35W matches up versus the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W810

 HZ35W W810 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W810 HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W810

 HZ35W W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W offers physical measurements 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W vs the W810.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and W810.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W810 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony W810
34
manual focus
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony W810
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
Sony W810 Sports photography features
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
32
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W810
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Other name WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $100