Canon S100 vs Samsung WB35F

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon S100 versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and WB35F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was launched 24 months earlier than the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S100 scores against the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 and Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon S100 versus Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S100 and the WB35F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and WB35F.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S100 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB35F will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.