Canon S95 vs Samsung WB35F

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon S95 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 huge gap between the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and WB35F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was announced 4 years earlier than the WB35F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S95 matches up versus the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon S95 versus Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S95 versus the WB35F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and WB35F.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S95 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB35F will offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S95 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.