Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is WB650
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ35W was unveiled 20 months before the WX150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HZ35W scores vs the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX150
HZ35W | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung HZ35W
WX150 | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX150
HZ35W | WX150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W and the WX150.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and WX150.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX150 to result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Also called | WB650 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 240 pictures |
Battery style | - | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $300 |