Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ35W

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S3500 and Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was revealed 2 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the S3500 grades versus the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S3500 against the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and HZ35W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S3500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.