Samsung WB35F vs Sony RX100

Lets look much closer at the Samsung WB35F and Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WB35F (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The WB35F was unveiled 17 months after the RX100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB35F scores against the RX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB35F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F has exterior measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB35F and Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB35F versus the RX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and RX100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and RX100.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB35F with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB35F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.