Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX50

Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 19 months earlier than the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ35W scores against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony WX50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ35W and the WX50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and WX50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.