Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma fp L

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ35W versus Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was announced 11 years earlier than the fp L and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ35W grades against the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ35W versus Sigma fp L in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ35W versus the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and fp L.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will give you extra detail with its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.