Canon S200 vs Samsung WB35F

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon S200 versus Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WB35F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was brought out 2 months later than the WB35F and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S200 grades vs the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S200 versus the WB35F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB35F will give more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.