Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-3N

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very comparable but the WB35F (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB35F was revealed 11 months after the NEX-3N so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB35F grades against the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB35F and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F has external measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WB35F compared to the NEX-3N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and NEX-3N is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The WB35F uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The newer WB35F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.