Samsung WB35F vs Sony A500

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung WB35F and Sony A500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB35F was revealed 4 years after the A500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB35F scores against the A500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB35F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB35F provides outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

See the Samsung WB35F and Sony A500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WB35F against the A500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and A500 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and A500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB35F having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB35F will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher WB35F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.