Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX10 IV

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was released 8 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HZ35W scores against the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. 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 RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W compared to the RX10 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.