Samsung HZ35W

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    Highlights

    • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-in GPS
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    Overview

    Samsung HZ35W was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 614k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Samsung HZ35W can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung HZ35W.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
    •   Internal Storage

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Samsung HZ35W has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 614k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Samsung HZ35W features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3984 x 2656, 3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung HZ35W.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in GPS

    Samsung HZ35W has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Samsung HZ35W has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Samsung HZ35W comes with SLB-11A battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 128 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Samsung HZ35W's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec.


    Flash

    Samsung HZ35W has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107 x 61 x 28 mm (4.21 x 2.4 x 1.1"). It weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    107 mm (4.21")

    61 mm (2.4")

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    28 mm (1.1")

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    Samsung HZ35W dimensions

    Samsung HZ35W for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Samsung HZ35W is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    62

    Samsung HZ35W gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Samsung HZ35W gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Samsung HZ35W gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Samsung HZ35W gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Samsung HZ35W gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    89

    Samsung HZ35W gets a score of 89 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)

    Samsung HZ35W Evaluation

    We evaluate Samsung HZ35W and give score of 57 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    46

    We give Samsung HZ35W a score of 46 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Samsung HZ35W a score of 63 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Samsung HZ35W a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
    75

    We give Samsung HZ35W a score of 75 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Samsung HZ35W a score of 55 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Samsung HZ35W a score of 62 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    48

    We give Samsung HZ35W a score of 48 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


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