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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as WB650
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ35W matches up against the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX350

 HZ35W WX350 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung HZ35W

 WX350 HZ35W 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX350

 HZ35W WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W features outer measurements 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 WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W vs the WX350.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and WX350.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX350 to give more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Sony WX350
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
72
great battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (164g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX350
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also Known as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $270