Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung WB150F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 23 months prior to the WB150F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD3500 IS grades against the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS offers external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS and the WB150F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and WB150F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.