Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A500

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very comparable but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ35W was manufactured 10 months after the A500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HZ35W scores against the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W compared to the A500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A500 is 91 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and A500.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The HZ35W includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging. The younger HZ35W provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.