Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TF1

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was released 4 years before the TF1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the HZ35W scores against the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W provides external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W vs the TF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and TF1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.