Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ35W

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9800 was revealed 4 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up against the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9800 & Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the HZ35W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and HZ35W is 61 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S9800 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.