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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB35F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WB35F (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was manufactured 3 months later than the WB35F and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX mini scores against the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung WB35F

 NX mini WB35F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung NX mini

 WB35F NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB35F

 NX mini WB35F 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2014Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX mini compared to the WB35F.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and WB35F.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail due to its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography details
Samsung WB35F Street photography details
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
good battery pack (650 shots)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
76
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
has focus via touch
decent MP (20.5MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than others (194g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
38
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung NX miniSamsung WB35F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX mini Samsung WB35F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-03-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Available lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 gr (0.43 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $530 $130