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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A68

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A68 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A65
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A68 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was announced 6 years earlier than the A68 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HZ35W scores against the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A68

 HZ35W A68 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k461kClearer display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A68 HZ35W 
ReleasedNovember 2015June 2010Newer by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A68

 HZ35W A68 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W has exterior 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 A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W versus the A68.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and A68 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and A68.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A68 will offer greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
Sony A68 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
Sony A68 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
Sony A68 Sports photography features
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
Sony A68 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than others (245g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (510 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
Landscape photography with Sony A68
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery pack (510 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Sony A68
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony A68
 Samsung HZ35WSony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony SLT-A68
Also called as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-06-16 2015-11-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $581