Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX10V

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 20 months before the HX10V making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ35W grades against the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W comes with 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) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W versus the HX10V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and HX10V.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.