Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R III

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ35W was unveiled 8 years before the A7R III which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ35W matches up versus the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W offers physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A7R III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W vs the A7R III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and A7R III is 91 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and A7R III.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R III will give you greater detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.