Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A300

Below, we are matching up the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was released 2 years after the A300 which is quite a sizable 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 A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ35W grades versus the A300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W has got outer 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 A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W versus the A300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and A300 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and A300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung HZ35W will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher HZ35W provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.