Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A6000

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was announced 4 years before the A6000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ35W matches up versus the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W has got outside 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 A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W vs the A6000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A6000 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and A6000.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6000 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.