• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Samsung HZ35W advantages over Fujifilm XP200

  • 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/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    360 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Fujifilm XP200 advantages over Samsung HZ35W

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • 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
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 614k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • 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
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Samsung HZ35W

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Fujifilm XP200
Fujifilm XP200

Review Excerpt

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

Fujifilm XP200
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XP200 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

Fujifilm XP200
Canon SX210 IS
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XP200 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

Fujifilm XP200
Panasonic ZS10
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Canon D20

Samsung HZ35W
Canon D20
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Fast startup

Compare Samsung HZ35W vs Canon D20

Fujifilm XP200
Canon D20
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Fujifilm XP200 vs Canon D20

Compared to Olympus TG-830

Samsung HZ35W
Olympus TG-830
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Samsung HZ35W vs Olympus TG-830

Fujifilm XP200
Olympus TG-830
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Fujifilm XP200 vs Olympus TG-830

Compare Other Cameras?