Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A37

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ35W and Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was launched 23 months earlier than the A37 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the HZ35W scores vs the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W & Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W versus the A37.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and A37 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and A37.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A37 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.