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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A35 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB350F and Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very similar but the WB350F (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The WB350F was manufactured 2 years after the A35 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB350F matches up against the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A35

 WB350F A35 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2011Newer by 28 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung WB350F

 A35 WB350F 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A35

 WB350F A35 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB350F versus the A35.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and A35.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The WB350F provides the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The more recent WB350F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
Sony A35 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
Sony A35 Sports photography info
49
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
Sony A35 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (276 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
Landscape photography with Sony A35
49
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (440 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
Sony A35 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony A35
 Samsung WB350FSony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-07 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 gr (0.61 pounds) 415 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery style - 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 MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $260 $598