Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 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
- Introduced June 2010
- Also referred to as WB650
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ35W was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WX80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ35W grades against the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX80
HZ35W | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung HZ35W
WX80 | HZ35W | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | June 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX80
HZ35W | WX80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W has got outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W and the WX80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and WX80.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX80 to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Also called | WB650 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | 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 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 photographs |
Battery form | - | 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 | ||
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 |
Launch price | $300 | $276 |