Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX66

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was brought out 20 months prior to the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ35W matches up against the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W comes with external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W and the TX66.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and TX66.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.