Samsung WB35F vs Sony A6400

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung WB35F vs Sony A6400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The WB35F was revealed 6 years earlier than the A6400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB35F matches up against the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB35F and Sony Alpha a6400. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F has physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 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 the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB35F compared to the A6400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and A6400 is 93 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and A6400.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB35F with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6400 will produce greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged WB35F will be behind in sensor technology.