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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 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
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Sony WX150
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX150

 HZ35W WX150 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung HZ35W

 WX150 HZ35W 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX150

 HZ35W WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
34
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX150 Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
Sony WX150 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX150
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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