Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A290

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ35W was revealed very close to the A290 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ35W matches up versus the A290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W provides outside 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) while the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the HZ35W vs the A290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A290 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and A290.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A290 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively.