Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A35
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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 Known as WB5500
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Its time to look much closer at the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly similar but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe HZ50W was manufactured 16 months earlier than the A35 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HZ50W grades vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A35
| HZ50W | A35 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung HZ50W
| A35 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2011 |  | May 2010 | Newer by 16 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A35
| HZ50W | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the A35.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and A35 is 70 and 69 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and A35.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A35 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Also called | WB5500 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-05-03 | 2011-09-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 12.00 m |
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 426 gr (0.94 pounds) | 415 gr (0.91 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 440 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $250 | $598 |