Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and HZ35W (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HZ35W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX-20 matches up vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 features exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 compared to the HZ35W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and HZ35W is 58 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and HZ35W.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will give greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.