Samsung HZ35W vs Sony HX50V

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the HZ35W scores versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W offers physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W versus the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and HX50V.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.