Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX500

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX500 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the HZ35W scores vs the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W versus the WX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and WX500.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX500 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.