Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX20

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was manufactured 20 months earlier than the TX20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HZ35W matches up vs the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W has outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W compared to the TX20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and TX20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX20 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.