Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-C3

Its time to look closer at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The HZ35W was manufactured 14 months before the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ35W scores vs the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys 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) while the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W and the NEX-C3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and NEX-C3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and NEX-C3.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.