Samsung WB35F vs Sony RX100 II

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung WB35F vs Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the WB35F (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB35F was manufactured 7 months later than the RX100 II so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB35F scores against the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB35F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F offers 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) whilst the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WB35F against the RX100 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and RX100 II is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and RX100 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB35F due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 II will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB35F is going to have an edge in sensor tech.