Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The HZ35W was brought out 7 years earlier than the A99 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ35W scores versus the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A99 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W against the A99 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and A99 II is 91 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and A99 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A99 II will deliver more detail having its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.