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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ35W and Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was brought out 11 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the HZ35W grades vs the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony ZV-1

 HZ35W ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 ZV-1 HZ35W 
RevealedMay 2020June 2010More recent by 121 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony ZV-1

 HZ35W ZV-1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ35W against the ZV-1.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and ZV-1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
34
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
81
lighter than others (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
86
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
lighter than others (294 grams)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung HZ35WSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony ZV-1
Otherwise known as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 245 grams (0.54 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $750