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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched within a month of the WB35F and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the WB35F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung WB35F

 Galaxy Camera 2 WB35F 
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WB35F Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB35F

 Galaxy Camera 2 WB35F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has outside dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the WB35F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
Samsung WB35F Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
73
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283g)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
37
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competition (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-02 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 400 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $130