Samsung WB35F vs Sony A380

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung WB35F and Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly similar but the WB35F (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WB35F was announced 4 years after the A380 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB35F matches up against the A380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB35F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB35F against the A380.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and A380 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and A380.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB35F using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB35F will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent WB35F provides an advantage in sensor tech.