Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A330

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was introduced 14 months after the A330 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HZ35W matches up against the A330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W has exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W vs the A330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and A330 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and A330.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung HZ35W will show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger HZ35W is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.