Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST6500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ35W versus Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 7 months prior to the ST6500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ35W grades versus the ST6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ35W versus Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the HZ35W against the ST6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and ST6500 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and ST6500.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind in sensor tech.