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ProductCode: samsung_hz35w
Award: gold
ImageURL: /files/p/products/samsung_hz35w/96ba6e030ab14d22bf900e5c6ea72f02.png
Name: Samsung HZ35W (WB650)
ShortSpecs:
    - 12 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 24 – 360 mm (15×)
ReviewScore: 72
URL: /products/samsung/compacts/samsung_hz35w
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: Following the HZ10W, released last year, the GPS-equipped HZ35W is Samsung's latest   attempt to produce the ultimate all-in-one compact camera. To that end, it features the most broad-spanning lens of all of the cameras in this   group, from a wideangle setting of 24mm to a  telephoto of 360mm (equivalent). At 15x, this is a remarkably powerful optic, and its wide range is reflected in the camera's large size, relative to most competitive models. The HZ35W turns in a very good performance, both in our tests, and in day to day use of the camera. At low ISO settings is delivers amongst   the best pixel-level image quality of any camera in this segment of the market, and unlike some previous Samsung compact cameras that we've used, noise reduction is well-controlled, and colors are accurate, with no unpleasant color casts or white balance issues. The only aspect of the Samsung's performance that is genuinely   disappointing is the implementation of its GPS system, which we've found is idiosyncratic at best, and at worst, non-functional.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Pretty much anything. The HZ35W has arguably the strongest feature set in this group
        NotSoGoodFor: Geotagging - the HZ35W's GPS integration doesn't feel finished.
        Conclusion: The Samsung HZ35W gets the joint-highest score in this test because of its excellent all-round performance and impressive feature set. Ironically, the Samsung's 'headline' feature of built-in GPS is one of its few weaknesses, but there are easily enough good points to put the HZ35W at the top of the pile, and there is no doubt that it is one of the strongest contenders in this category.
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Specs:
    Announced: Jan 19, 2010
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Tracking
        - Single
        - Face Detection
        - Live View
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion SLB-11A rechargeable battery & charger
    BodyType: Compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ContinuousDrive: ""
    CustomWhiteBalance: "No"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (5x)
    Dimensions: 107 x 61 x 28 mm (4.21 x 2.4 x 1.1″)
    EffectivePixels: 12 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
    FlashRange: 5.00 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 24–360 mm
    Format: Motion JPEG
    GPS: Built-in
    GPSNotes: built-in
    HDMI: "Yes"
    ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
    ImageRatioWh: 4:3, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    JPEGQualityLevels: ""
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MacroFocusRange: 3 cm (1.18″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 4000 x 3000
    MaximumAperture: F3.2–5.8
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Mono
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 16 sec
    NormalFocusRange: 80 cm (31.5″)
    OpticalZoom: 15×
    OrientationSensor: "No"
    OtherResolutions: 3984 x 2656, 3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768
    RemoteControl: ""
    Resolutions: 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "72%Gold Award\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read group review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jun 16, 2010"
    ScreenDots: 614,400
    ScreenSize: 3″
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 14 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
    SensorType: CCD
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: ""
    StorageIncluded: 128 MB internal
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: ""
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    ViewfinderType: None
    WeightIncBatteries: 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "5"