Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX99

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung WB35F and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly similar but the WB35F (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have different sensor dimensions.

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The WB35F was introduced 5 years before the HX99 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB35F grades against the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB35F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Samsung WB35F and Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB35F vs the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and HX99.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB35F with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB35F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.