Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX30

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was released 4 years before the TX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ35W matches up vs the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W features external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W against the TX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and TX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX30 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.