Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500

Lets look much closer at the Samsung WB50F versus Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the WB50F (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The WB50F was introduced 2 months prior to the a3500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB50F scores against the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB50F versus Sony a3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WB50F vs the a3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and a3500 is 92 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and a3500.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB50F with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a3500 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.