Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX20

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ35W versus Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was released 22 months earlier than the NX20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ35W scores against the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W & Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W features 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) while the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HZ35W vs the NX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and NX20 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and NX20.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX20 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.