Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-3

The following is a extended review of the Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the WB35F (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The WB35F was manufactured 3 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB35F scores versus the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB35F & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB35F against the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and NEX-3 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and NEX-3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB35F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB35F will provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern WB35F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.