Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W510

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was brought out 6 months before the W510 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ35W grades against the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W has exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W and the W510.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and W510.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.