Samsung WB30F vs Sony a3500

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the WB30F (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WB30F was released 14 months prior to the a3500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB30F matches up versus the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB30F and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB30F versus Sony a3500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB30F against the a3500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and a3500 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and a3500.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB30F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony a3500 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older WB30F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.