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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A35

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A35 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively close but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was revealed 2 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB1100F scores against the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony A35

 WB1100F A35 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2011Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung WB1100F

 A35 WB1100F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A35

 WB1100F A35 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB1100F compared to the A35.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and A35 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and A35.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The WB1100F provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult. The fresher WB1100F should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography features
Sony A35 Travel photography features
54
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
lighter than others in class (415g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (440 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography information
Sony A35 Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (440 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
Sony A35 Vlogging highlights
23
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony A35
 Samsung WB1100FSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony SLT-A35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-09-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 gr (1.13 lb) 415 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $598