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Samsung HZ35W

 

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  • User Score (16)
    9.0 9.0 from 16 reviewers
  • Expert Score (2)
    7.0 7.0 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. PC Magazine

    PC Magazine
    6.0/10
    25 August 2010

    Samsung packs a lot of fun features and a 15x zoom lens into its HZ35W, but noisy images hold this pocket camera back. Read more

    • 15x zoom. Beautiful OLED screen with high contrast, and no motion blur. Micro-HDMI port.
    • Noisy images in anything other than ideal lighting conditions. Proprietary USB port.

  2. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    25 January 2010

    The Samsung HZ35W has a lot to offer whether you're a snapshooter or someone who likes to use manual controls. More than its full feature set, which includes a myriad of automatic, semi-auto and manual controls, the Samsung HZ35W's versatility is spotlighted by its 15x optical zoom. With an impressive focal range of 24-360mm, the HZ35W's image stabilized lens can handle just about any situation--from wide-angle landscapes to close-ups of otherwise out of reach distant... Read more

    • 15x image stabilized wide-angle (24mm) optical zoom, 3-inch AMOLED monitor, Built-in GPS, Compact Size, Sturdy build, Multiple automatic exposure modes, Auto, Manual a...
    • Small, weak flash, Macro mode is very soft around the edges, Long shutter lag, Poor shot-to-shot times, GPS is difficult to initialize, Extremely slow to start zooming...

  3. PC World

    PC World
    8.0/10
    15 June 2010

    The GPS-enabled HZ35W produces some Read more

    • Excellent image quality, In-camera GPS integration with Navteq map service, Very sharp 3-inch AMOLED screen, Dual digital/mechanical image stabiliz...
    • Dual stabilization only in dedicated mode, Disappointing video and audio capture, A bit bulky and slippery, Confusing menu structure

  4. Wired

    Wired
    26 February 2010

    Take a compass on a trip and you’ll spend a lot of time wandering around trying to find out which way is north. Take a camera with a built-in GPS receiver and you’ll get tons of tasty geotagged photos that can be automatically dropped onto interactive digital maps in programs such as Apple’s iPhoto or Aperture. Read more

    • GPS turns on easily with a switch on top of the camera. Displays current city, state and country on LCD in shooting mode. Map View will tell you where all the local St...
    • GPS antenna is placed where you put your forefinger on the camera, potentially blocking the signal. Must download maps from Samsung website and store on memory card in...

  5. Macworld

    Macworld
    20 April 2010

    Let's start with the laundry list of positives. The 12-megapixel HZ35W's 15X lens (24mm to 360mm) offers the largest optical-zoom range of any compact camera currently available, and this model's dual stabilization feature proves amazingly effective in correcting everything but the most severe shaking. To play back images and frame shots, you use the camera's 3-inch-diagonal AMOLED screen, which is impressively sharp and easy on the eyes. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Good camera but need better lens

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Luis The Walleyekiller, J&R
    24 June 2010

    The quality of the pictures are not so great in 12mpixels is equal to 5 mpixels of Nikon L22,The video quality is superexcellent,I don't have to use my camcorder anymore Read more

    • Easy to use, Good Image Stabilization, Good in Low Light, Great Zoom, Nice Body Color, Video quality
    • Poor Image Quality

  2. Great camera that is not supported by Samsung!

    Amazon
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: E-Kat, Amazon
    15 April 2010

    Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this? ) This review is from: Samsung HZ35W - Digital camera - compact - 12.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 15 x - supported memory: SD, SDHC - gray (Electronics) The new Samsung HZ35W is a great compact camera with a wonderfull 15X optical zoom. So far the camera has been easy to use and takes great pictures. My biggest complaint is the GPS feature. I could not get the GPS to sync with any satellites. Read more

  3. A Good Little Camera...

    Ebay
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: 2ndhandjoes, Ebay
    12 December 2010

    The HZ35W is a good little camera. You do need to spend some time with the manual and get familiar with the menus and sub-menus, but the camera can produce some very fine photos. Be aware that not all of the sub-settings indicated in the manual are under the settings (P,ASM,Scn) they say they are. But if you change to one of the others settings you will find what you are looking for. This is the only reason I didn't give the camera 5 stars. Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • Black Color
  • Long Zoom
  • 12.2 Effective Megapixels
  • 1/2.3″ (1.10cm) CCD
  • 24mm Wide Angle Schneider Lens
  • 15x Optical Zoom
  • Schneider Lens f = 3.9 ~ 58.5mm (35mm film equivalent : 24~360 mm)
  • Focal Length Schneider Lens f = 3.9 ~ 58.5mm (35mm film equivalent : 24~360 mm)
  • Auto : 1 ~ 1/2,000 sec. Manual Mode : 16 ~ 1/2,000 sec. Night : 8 ~ 1/2,000 sec. Fireworks : 2 sec.
  • +/- 2EV (1/3 EV steps) Compensation Options
  • Program AE Control
  • Auto, 80, 100, 200, 40…

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  • which is better?

    i'm going to 3 concerts this year so i need a good zoom. i see both this camera and the hz30w both have the 15x zoom but i need a camera thats really good with low light. so which one is better?

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