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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX220

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX220 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
  • Also referred to as WB650
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 4 years before the WX220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ35W matches up vs the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX220

 HZ35W WX220 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung HZ35W

 WX220 HZ35W 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX220

 HZ35W WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W features physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the HZ35W vs the WX220.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and WX220.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
34
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good MP (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
Sony WX220 Landscape photography details
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
Sony WX220 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX220
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also referred to as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.54 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 210 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $198