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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7 II

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced November 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A7
  • Later Model is Sony A7 III
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7 II Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung WB35F and Sony A7 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB35F was brought out 10 months before the A7 II which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB35F scores against the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony A7 II

 WB35F A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung WB35F

 A7 II WB35F 
IntroducedNovember 2014January 2014Newer by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony A7 II

 WB35F A7 II 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB35F vs the A7 II.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and A7 II is 93 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and A7 II.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB35F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7 II will render more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB35F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
Sony A7 II Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
Sony A7 II Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 II Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
Sony A7 II Vlogging info
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony A7 II
 Samsung WB35FSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-11-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $1,456