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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was revealed 4 years prior to the WB35F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ50W matches up versus the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung WB35F

 HZ50W WB35F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung HZ50W

 WB35F HZ50W 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2010More modern by 44 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB35F

 HZ50W WB35F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ50W versus the WB35F.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and WB35F is 70 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and WB35F.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
46
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung WB35F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ50W Samsung WB35F
Also called WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-05-03 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model SLB-11A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $130