Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A450

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ35W was unveiled 6 months later than the A450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HZ35W grades vs the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W offers outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HZ35W and the A450.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and A450.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A450 will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.