Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB35F

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 12 months before the WB35F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3500 IS scores vs the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS comes with external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS against the WB35F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and WB35F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.