Samsung WB35F vs Sony RX100 V

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung WB35F versus Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WB35F (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB35F was revealed 3 years before the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WB35F scores versus the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F offers exterior measurements 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 RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WB35F compared to the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and RX100 V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB35F having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 V will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older WB35F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.