Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10 II

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung HZ35W and Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ35W was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the HZ35W grades versus the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W has got exterior measurements 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 RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony RX10 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HZ35W against the RX10 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and RX10 II is 91 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and RX10 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX10 II will offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.