Samsung WB35F vs Sony A550

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung WB35F vs Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the WB35F (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WB35F was revealed 4 years later than the A550 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB35F scores against the A550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB35F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB35F has got 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) while the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB35F compared to the A550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and A550 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and A550.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB35F using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung WB35F will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent WB35F should have an edge in sensor innovation.