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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony A450
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony A450

 WB35F A450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung WB35F

 A450 WB35F 

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony A450

 WB35F A450 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450 size comparison

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

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
Sony A450 Portrait photography info
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
Sony A450 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
Sony A450 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
good battery (1,050 shots)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,050 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging features
Sony A450 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
9
no video recording
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony A450
 Samsung WB35FSony Alpha DSLR-A450
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