Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung ST95

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung HZ35W versus Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was introduced 7 months before the ST95 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ35W grades versus the ST95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W & Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has sizing 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 ST95 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W compared to the ST95.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and ST95 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and ST95.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST95 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.