Samsung WB35F vs Sony a3500

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung WB35F and Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WB35F (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The WB35F was released 2 months before the a3500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB35F matches up vs the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB35F and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F offers physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WB35F versus the a3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and a3500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB35F because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony a3500 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.