Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-5T

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was brought out 4 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ35W matches up against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W provides outer 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 NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HZ35W and the NEX-5T.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.