Samsung WB35F vs Sony W620

Here, we are comparing the Samsung WB35F and Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was unveiled 2 years after the W620 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB35F matches up versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB35F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F has got physical dimensions 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 W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung WB35F and Sony W620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WB35F against the W620.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and W620.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB35F to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger WB35F should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.