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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was introduced 3 years prior to the WX300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ35W matches up versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX300

 HZ35W WX300 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung HZ35W

 WX300 HZ35W 
LaunchedFebruary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX300

 HZ35W WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W has physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W and the WX300.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and WX300.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX300 to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
34
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
Sony WX300 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
63
lighter than average (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX300
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also called as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $330