Samsung WB35F vs Sony A99

Here is a complete review of the Samsung WB35F and Sony A99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The WB35F was launched 14 months later than the A99 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB35F scores versus the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB35F & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB35F against the A99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and A99 is 93 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and A99.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB35F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A99 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent WB35F should have a benefit in sensor tech.