Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A33
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A33 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
- Announced June 2010
- Alternative Name is WB650
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched August 2010
- Replacement is Sony A35
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In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly similar but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HZ35W was released 2 months prior to the A33 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the HZ35W matches up against the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A33
| HZ35W | A33 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung HZ35W
| A33 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A33
| HZ35W | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | August 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W comes with external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HZ35W against the A33.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and A33.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A33 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A33 Specifications
| Samsung HZ35W | Sony SLT-A33 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ35W | Sony SLT-A33 |
| Otherwise known as | WB650 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-08-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 614k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 591 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $300 | $230 |