Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB35F

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 6 months before the WB35F so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades against the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS vs the WB35F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WB35F is 86 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.