Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB350F

Below is a extended review of the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ35W matches up against the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W features outer 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) whilst the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W vs the WB350F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and WB350F.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB350F to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.