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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(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 referred to as WB650
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ35W was released 19 months before the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ35W matches up vs the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX70

 HZ35W WX70 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung HZ35W

 WX70 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months
Display resolution922k614kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX70

 HZ35W WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W and the WX70.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and WX70.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
34
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
Sony WX70 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Sony WX70 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX70
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Other name WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
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 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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $242