Nikon Z50 vs Samsung HZ35W

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z50 versus Samsung HZ35W, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and HZ35W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was revealed 9 years after the HZ35W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z50 grades against the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 provides external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z50 and the HZ35W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and HZ35W is 74 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will give greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.