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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 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
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX1 versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WB35F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX1 was launched 9 months after the WB35F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX1 grades against the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung WB35F

 NX1 WB35F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2014Newer by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung NX1

 WB35F NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung WB35F

 NX1 WB35F 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 features outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 versus the WB35F.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and WB35F is 66 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger NX1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
70
lighter than others (194 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
34
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (550g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung NX1Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1 Samsung WB35F
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-15 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.265 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,500 $130