Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 19 months prior to the W650 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ35W matches up against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W has external 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) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ35W vs the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and W650.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W650 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.