Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was brought out 4 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX60 HS scores vs the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS provides physical dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the HZ35W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and HZ35W is 61 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and HZ35W.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.