Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ35W

Lets look more closely at the Nikon B600 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the B600 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B600 was introduced 8 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the B600 matches up versus the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B600 & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon B600 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 has got outside measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 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).

See the Nikon B600 versus Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the B600 against the HZ35W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B600 and HZ35W is 67 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and HZ35W.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon B600 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern B600 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.