Samsung HZ35W vs Sony RX1R

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ35W was released 4 years prior to the RX1R which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ35W scores vs the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W provides external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HZ35W versus the RX1R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and RX1R.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.