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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A3000

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Samsung WB35F
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung WB35F vs Sony A3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WB35F (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB35F was unveiled 5 months later than the A3000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB35F grades versus the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony A3000

 WB35F A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung WB35F

 A3000 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony A3000

 WB35F A3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2013Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WB35F vs the A3000.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and A3000 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and A3000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB35F having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A3000 will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
Sony A3000 Portrait photography advice
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
Sony A3000 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
Sony A3000 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
60
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
Travel photography with Sony A3000
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
good battery pack (470 shots)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (411g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
Sony A3000 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
Sony A3000 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
26
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (411g)
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony A3000
 Samsung WB35FSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Alpha A3000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-07 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $398