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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was introduced 6 months earlier than the WX10 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ35W matches up versus the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX10

 HZ35W WX10 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung HZ35W

 WX10 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX10

 HZ35W WX10 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W has exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W against the WX10.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and WX10.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Sony WX10 Sports photography advice
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX10
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Alternative name WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $200