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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very close but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.

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The HZ35W was introduced 11 months later than the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ35W grades vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX1

 HZ35W WX1 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 WX1 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX1

 HZ35W WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the HZ35W compared to the WX1.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and WX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ35W will result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern HZ35W provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
Sony WX1 Portrait photography advice
34
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony WX1
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
Sony WX1 Sports photography details
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
Sony WX1 Travel photography information
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (149g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX1
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also referred to as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $149