Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ35W

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HZ35W (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was released 3 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX features physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX against the HZ35W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and HZ35W is 82 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and HZ35W.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.