Samsung WB35F vs Sony A37

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung WB35F vs Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the WB35F (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The WB35F was announced 21 months later than the A37 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WB35F scores vs the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB35F and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB35F vs Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB35F versus the A37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and A37 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and A37.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The WB35F includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The newer WB35F should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.