Samsung HZ35W vs Sony S950

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 17 months later than the S950 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ35W grades against the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W features outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W and the S950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and S950.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent HZ35W provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.