Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX350

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was manufactured 7 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ35W matches up versus the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HZ35W versus the HX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and HX350.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX350 to give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.