Samsung HZ35W vs Sony NEX-F3

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was manufactured 3 years prior to the NEX-F3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HZ35W grades against the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W provides external 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) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ35W and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W versus the NEX-F3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind in sensor tech.