Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H200

Following is a extended overview of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 3 years prior to the H200 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ35W grades against the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W and the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and H200.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H200 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.