Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 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
- Announced June 2010
- Additionally Known as WB650
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX300
HZ35W | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung HZ35W
WX300 | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | June 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX300
HZ35W | WX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Examine the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |