Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX200V

The following is a extended review of the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX200V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was announced 19 months earlier than the TX200V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ35W grades against the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W has outer dimensions 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 TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the HZ35W vs the TX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and TX200V.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX200V to produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.