Samsung HZ35W vs Sony a5100

Its time to look closer at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony a5100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was manufactured 5 years before the a5100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the HZ35W scores versus the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W has got external measurements 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 a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony a5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W versus the a5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and a5100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and a5100.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5100 will offer you more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.