Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung NX500

Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The HZ35W was manufactured 5 years before the NX500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HZ35W scores against the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W offers outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W against the NX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and NX500.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX500 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.