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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
75
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB35F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and WB35F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX30 was revealed about the same time to the WB35F and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX30 scores versus the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung WB35F

 NX30 WB35F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung NX30

 WB35F NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB35F

 NX30 WB35F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 provides physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX30 against the WB35F.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and WB35F is 75 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and WB35F.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX30 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX30 will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX30
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
74
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
70
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung NX30Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX30 Samsung WB35F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-03 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 375 gr (0.83 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1410 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $699 $130