Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX80

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung WB35F and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was launched 3 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WB35F grades vs the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB35F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB35F comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Samsung WB35F and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WB35F and the HX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and HX80.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older WB35F is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.