Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX50
HZ35W | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung HZ35W
WX50 | HZ35W | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX50
HZ35W | WX50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony WX50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |