Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A35

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly similar but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was manufactured 16 months earlier than the A35 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HZ50W grades vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the A35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and A35 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and A35.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A35 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind in sensor tech.