Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX100 III

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was announced 4 years prior to the RX100 III which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ35W matches up against the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W comes with exterior 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) while the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W vs the RX100 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and RX100 III.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 III will resolve greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.