Samsung WB35F vs Sony W710

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung WB35F versus Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was revealed 13 months after the W710 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB35F scores against the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB35F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F offers outer measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB35F versus Sony W710 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WB35F against the W710.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and W710.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WB35F is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.