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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A330

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A330 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A330 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB35F vs Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The WB35F was released 4 years after the A330 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB35F scores versus the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony A330

 WB35F A330 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2009Newer by 57 months

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung WB35F

 A330 WB35F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony A330

 WB35F A330 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F features 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) while the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB35F vs Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WB35F against the A330.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and A330 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and A330.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB35F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB35F will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB35F provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
Sony A330 Portrait photography factors
36
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography features
Sony A330 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
Sports photography with Sony A330
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
Travel photography with Sony A330
70
lighter than average in class (194g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
44
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
Sony A330 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
9
no video shooting
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony A330
 Samsung WB35FSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-07 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 529g (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $545