Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A35

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was manufactured 20 months before the A35 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ30W matches up against the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ30W versus the A35.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and A35.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A35 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind in sensor tech.