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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A57

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A55
  • Refreshed by Sony A58
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A57 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A57, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A57 (16MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ35W was announced 3 years earlier than the A57 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ35W matches up versus the A57 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A57

 HZ35W A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A57 HZ35W 
RevealedSeptember 2012June 2010Fresher by 27 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A57

 HZ35W A57 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HZ35W vs the A57.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A57 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A57 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and A57.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A57 will give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
Sony A57 Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Sony A57 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
Sony A57 Sports photography info
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony A57 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
Sony A57 Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony A57 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony A57
 Samsung HZ35WSony SLT-A57
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony SLT-A57
Also Known as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 618 grams (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $1,000