Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A35

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was brought out 15 months before the A35 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HZ35W scores against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W has outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W and the A35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and A35.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A35 will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.