Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX300

Here, we are comparing the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The HZ35W was released 4 years before the NX300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ35W grades against the NX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W vs the NX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and NX300 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.