Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9
93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB35F & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony A9
WB35F | A9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung WB35F
A9 | WB35F | |||
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 39 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony A9
WB35F | A9 | |||
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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).
Check out the Samsung WB35F and Sony A9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A9 Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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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 |