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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R II

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R II 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R
  • Renewed by Sony A7R III
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R II Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB35F was introduced 17 months before the A7R II making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB35F grades vs the A7R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony A7R II

 WB35F A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung WB35F

 A7R II WB35F 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2014Newer by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony A7R II

 WB35F A7R II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F has physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB35F and the A7R II.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and A7R II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and A7R II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB35F having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R II will deliver extra detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB35F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
Sony A7R II Portrait photography info
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography details
Sony A7R II Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
Sony A7R II Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
62
environment proof
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
not so great battery power (290 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
Sony A7R II Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging features
Sony A7R II Vlogging features
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony A7R II
 Samsung WB35FSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-07 2015-06-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery type - 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 1 1
Retail cost $130 $2,913