Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX100

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very well matched but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The HZ35W was brought out 3 months earlier than the NX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HZ35W grades against the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W has outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W compared to the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and NX100.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will resolve greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively.