Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W810

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was released 4 years before the W810 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ35W matches up versus the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W offers physical 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) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W vs the W810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and W810.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W810 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.