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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 19 months earlier than the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ35W scores against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX50

 HZ35W WX50 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung HZ35W

 WX50 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX50

 HZ35W WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys outside 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 WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ35W and the WX50.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and WX50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
34
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony WX50
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX50
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Otherwise known as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images
Battery format - 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $250