Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A58

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was launched 4 years earlier than the A58 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ35W scores versus the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HZ35W compared to the A58.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and A58.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A58 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.