Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A580

Its time to look closer at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ35W was brought out 11 months prior to the A580 and 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 A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HZ35W grades versus the A580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W features physical 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 A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W vs the A580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and A580 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and A580.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A580 will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.