Samsung WB35F vs Sony H55

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB35F and Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was manufactured 3 years after the H55 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the WB35F grades vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB35F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F comes with external 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) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB35F and Sony H55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB35F vs the H55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and H55.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB35F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.