Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST90

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung HZ35W versus Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was manufactured 7 months earlier than the ST90 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ35W grades versus the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W offers physical dimensions 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 ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ35W versus Samsung ST90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W vs the ST90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and ST90 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and ST90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST90 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.