Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F
75 Imaging
62 Features
85 Overall
71


93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37
Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung WB35F
NX30 | WB35F | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung NX30
WB35F | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB35F
NX30 | WB35F | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same 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).
Look at the Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Samsung WB35F | |
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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 |