Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450 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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced January 2010

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Samsung WB35F and Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very similar but the WB35F (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

The WB35F was brought out 4 years later than the A450 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WB35F matches up vs the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB35F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony A450
WB35F | A450 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung WB35F
A450 | WB35F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony A450
WB35F | A450 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F features external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB35F and Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB35F versus the A450.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and A450.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB35F because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB35F will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger WB35F provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450 Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB35F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection 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 | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lbs) | 560g (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP70A | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $130 | $1,241 |