Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-6

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the WB35F (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB35F was introduced 10 months later than the NEX-6 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WB35F matches up against the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB35F and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WB35F versus the NEX-6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and NEX-6 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and NEX-6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The WB35F has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The more modern WB35F will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.