Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL500

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly similar but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ35W was brought out around the same time to the TL500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the HZ35W grades against the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W and the TL500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and TL500.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung HZ35W will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.