Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX9
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX9 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
- Revealed June 2010
- Alternate Name is WB650
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
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In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ35W was introduced 6 months earlier than the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ35W matches up vs the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony WX9
| HZ35W | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung HZ35W
| WX9 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony WX9
| HZ35W | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W offers outer dimensions 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 WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ35W versus the WX9.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and WX9.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX9 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Also called as | WB650 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 ID | SLB-11A | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $188 |