Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-7

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB35F versus Sony NEX-7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB35F was brought out 2 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB35F matches up against the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB35F & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WB35F vs the NEX-7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and NEX-7 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and NEX-7.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB35F featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher WB35F is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.