Samsung WB210 vs Sony A35
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched July 2011
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Photography Glossary Samsung WB210 vs Sony A35 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung WB210 versus Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the WB210 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB210 was brought out 2 months earlier than the A35 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB210 grades against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony A35
| WB210 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung WB210
| A35 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 1k | Clearer display (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony A35
| WB210 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | September 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB210 compared to the A35.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and A35 is 94 and 69 respectively.
Samsung WB210 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and A35.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB210 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A35 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Samsung WB210 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB210 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 lb) | 415g (0.91 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 440 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | microSC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $279 | $598 |