Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W560

The following is a complete review of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was announced 6 months earlier than the W560 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ35W matches up vs the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W against the W560.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and W560.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W560 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.