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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A35

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A35 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
  • Additionally Known as WB650
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A35 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was brought out 15 months before the A35 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HZ35W scores against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A35

 HZ35W A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A35 HZ35W 
RevealedSeptember 2011June 2010Newer by 15 months
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A35

 HZ35W A35 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W has outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W and the A35.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and A35.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A35 will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
34
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony A35
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
Sony A35 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
lighter than competition in class (415g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (440 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (440 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (415g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony A35
 Samsung HZ35WSony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony SLT-A35
Also called WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes 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
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $598