Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ35W

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HZ35W (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was launched 5 years earlier than the HZ35W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX-1S matches up against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S versus the HZ35W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and HZ35W is 68 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung HZ35W will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind in sensor tech.