Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ35W

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon AW110 and Samsung HZ35W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was manufactured 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AW110 matches up vs the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW110 and Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the AW110 vs the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and HZ35W.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW110 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern AW110 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.