Samsung WB35F vs Sony W230

Here, we are looking at the Samsung WB35F versus Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was introduced 4 years after the W230 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WB35F grades vs the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB35F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WB35F versus the W230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and W230.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher WB35F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.