Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ35W

Below is a complete assessment of the Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was released 17 months before the HZ35W making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P80 matches up vs the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P80 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P80 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P80 compared to the HZ35W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and HZ35W is 75 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and HZ35W.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ35W to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.