Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 14 months after the HZ35W which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the HZ35W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and HZ35W.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX230 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.