Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB35F
88 Imaging
55 Features
54 Overall
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93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Announced September 2010
- Updated by Samsung NX200
(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
- Introduced January 2014

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB35F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and WB35F (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

The NX100 was announced 4 years earlier than the WB35F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX100 grades against the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung WB35F
NX100 | WB35F | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung NX100
WB35F | NX100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 40 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB35F
NX100 | WB35F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX100 compared to the WB35F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and WB35F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and WB35F.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB35F will show extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older NX100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX100 | Samsung WB35F |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-14 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | VGA AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 282 gr (0.62 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 563 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $386 | $130 |