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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 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
  • Also Known as WB650
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed December 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A900
  • Replacement is Sony A99 II
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was announced 3 years prior to the A99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ35W grades vs the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony A99

 HZ35W A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A99 HZ35W 
RevealedDecember 2012June 2010More modern by 30 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k614kSharper screen (+615k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A99

 HZ35W A99 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W has physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W against the A99.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A99 is 91 and 57 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and A99.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A99 will provide you with more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
Sony A99 Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
Sony A99 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Sony A99
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
Sony A99 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
Sony A99 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (500 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
76
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony A99
 Samsung HZ35WSony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony SLT-A99
Also Known as WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-12-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
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, 24 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 812 gr (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at release $300 $1,998