Canon N100 vs Samsung WB35F

Here, we are looking at the Canon N100 and Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and WB35F (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was introduced within a month of the WB35F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the N100 scores versus the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon N100 and Samsung WB35F 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 are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the N100 and the WB35F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and WB35F is 89 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and WB35F.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The N100 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB35F will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.