• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung HZ35W advantages over Nikon S9700

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.2 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon S9700 advantages over Samsung HZ35W

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    750 mm vs 360 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 614k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Samsung HZ35W
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Samsung HZ35W vs Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Nikon S9700
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $590
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Compared to Canon SX210 IS

Samsung HZ35W
Canon SX210 IS
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • More pixels

Compare Samsung HZ35W vs Canon SX210 IS

Nikon S9700
Canon SX210 IS
  • $590
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon S9700 vs Canon SX210 IS

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Samsung HZ35W
Panasonic ZS10
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup

Compare Samsung HZ35W vs Panasonic ZS10

Nikon S9700
Panasonic ZS10
  • $590
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Sony WX500

Samsung HZ35W
Sony WX500
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX500

Nikon S9700
Sony WX500
  • $590
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX500

Compared to Sony HX90V

Samsung HZ35W
Sony HX90V
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX90V

Nikon S9700
Sony HX90V
  • $590
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX90V

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