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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2013
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was announced 10 months earlier than the WB35F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S3500 matches up versus the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung WB35F

 S3500 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon S3500

 WB35F S3500 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2013Fresher by 10 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Samsung WB35F

 S3500 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3500 against the WB35F.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and WB35F.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older S3500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (129 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than others (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3500
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
31
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-02-21 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP70A
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $85 $130