Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 4 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX530 HS matches up against the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the HZ35W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and HZ35W is 69 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.