Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX400V

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was manufactured 4 years before the HX400V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the HZ35W scores versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys outside 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) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W against the HX400V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and HX400V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to render more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.