Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB35F
87 Imaging
68 Features
80 Overall
72
93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Launched February 2015
- Superseded the Samsung NX300
(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
Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WB35F (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX500 was launched 14 months after the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX500 scores vs the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung WB35F
NX500 | WB35F | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2014 | Newer by 14 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung NX500
WB35F | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Samsung WB35F
NX500 | WB35F | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB35F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX500 versus the WB35F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and WB35F is 87 and 93 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and WB35F.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX500 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX500 | Samsung WB35F |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 209 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.265 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $800 | $130 |