Samsung HZ35W vs Sony A77

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony A77, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was brought out 16 months before the A77 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HZ35W matches up versus the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W comes with outer 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) and the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ35W vs the A77.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and A77 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and A77.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A77 will deliver greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.