Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX30V

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was introduced 20 months prior to the HX30V making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ35W matches up against the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W against the HX30V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and HX30V.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be behind in sensor tech.