Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70 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 referred to as WB650
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX70
HZ35W | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung HZ35W
WX70 | HZ35W | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 614k | Crisper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX70
HZ35W | WX70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |