Samsung WB35F vs Sony A900

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB35F and Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The WB35F was released 5 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB35F matches up against the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB35F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F enjoys external dimensions 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 A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB35F and Sony A900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WB35F and the A900.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and A900 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and A900.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB35F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A900 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent WB35F provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.