Samsung WB35F vs Sony A300

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB35F vs Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB35F was introduced 6 years after the A300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB35F scores vs the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB35F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F has got outer measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB35F and the A300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and A300 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and A300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB35F having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB35F will offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger WB35F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.