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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Renewed by Sony A9 II
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung WB35F and Sony A9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB35F was launched 4 years before the A9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB35F grades versus the A9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony A9

 WB35F A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung WB35F

 A9 WB35F 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2014More recent by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony A9

 WB35F A9 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F features physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB35F compared to the A9.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and A9 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and A9.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB35F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A9 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older WB35F is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony A9
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
83
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony A9
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
Sony A9 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery (650 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
Sony A9 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
Sony A9 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony A9
 Samsung WB35FSony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Alpha A9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-07 2017-04-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 673 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Two
Launch cost $130 $4,498