Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10 III

Here, we are looking at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The HZ35W was manufactured 6 years earlier than the RX10 III and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ35W grades versus the RX10 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W features external 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 RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HZ35W versus the RX10 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and RX10 III is 91 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and RX10 III.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 III will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.