Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST30

Following is a complete review of the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively close but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was announced 7 months prior to the ST30 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HZ35W matches up versus the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W vs the ST30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and ST30 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and ST30.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung HZ35W will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind in sensor technology.