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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(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
Sony WX80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 HZ35W WX80 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung HZ35W

		

		

			
 WX80 HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 31 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 HZ35W WX80 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
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 focusing manually
 comes with face detection focusing
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
35
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
Sony WX80 Street photography info
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
42
 amazing zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (245g)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 features touch to focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
43
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
31
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (245g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone support
35
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (124g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX80
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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