Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A65

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ35W was brought out 17 months earlier than the A65 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ35W grades against the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W comes with outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ35W against the A65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and A65.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A65 will produce extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.