Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB35F

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WB35F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL102 grades against the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 & Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 has outside measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL102 versus the WB35F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and WB35F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SL102 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.