Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB35F

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB35F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WB35F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST100 scores versus the WB35F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 & Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ST100 vs the WB35F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and WB35F.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older ST100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.