Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX5

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung WB35F and Sony HX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB35F was released 3 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB35F matches up versus the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB35F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WB35F vs the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and HX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB35F due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB35F will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB35F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.