Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL620

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 17 months after the SL620 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ35W scores vs the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL620. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W provides outer measurements 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 SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ35W against the SL620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and SL620 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and SL620.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern HZ35W is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.