Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ35W

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P90 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was announced 16 months prior to the HZ35W which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P90 matches up vs the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P90 & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P90 has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P90 vs the HZ35W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P90 and HZ35W is 70 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and HZ35W.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged P90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.