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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7R II
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB35F was manufactured very close to the A7R and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB35F scores versus the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony A7R

 WB35F A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung WB35F

 A7R WB35F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony A7R

 WB35F A7R 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F has external 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) and the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB35F and the A7R.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and A7R is 93 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and A7R.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB35F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R will resolve more detail due to its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
Sony A7R Portrait photography information
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography information
Sony A7R Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
80
screen tilts
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (465 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
Sony A7R Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (340 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
Sony A7R Travel photography features
70
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average in class (465g)
weather sealing
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
low battery (340 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
36
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lighter than average in class (465 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony A7R
 Samsung WB35FSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Alpha A7R
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 465 gr (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $1,898