Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX500
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX500 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
- Released June 2010
- Additionally Known as WB650
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony WX350
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX500 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ35W was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX500 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the HZ35W scores vs the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX500
HZ35W | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung HZ35W
WX500 | HZ35W | |||
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Released | April 2015 | June 2010 | More recent by 58 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 614k | Crisper screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX500
HZ35W | WX500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W offers physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W versus the WX500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and WX500.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX500 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Also referred to as | WB650 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
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 | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 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 images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 236 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 360 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $348 |