Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 II

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A9 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The HZ35W was brought out 10 years earlier than the A9 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ35W scores against the A9 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W offers physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W against the A9 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and A9 II is 91 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and A9 II.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 II will deliver greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.