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Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung WB35F versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty similar but the WB35F (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB35F was released 5 months later than the NEX-5T and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WB35F matches up against the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony NEX-5T

 WB35F NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung WB35F

 NEX-5T WB35F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony NEX-5T

 WB35F NEX-5T 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2013Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WB35F and the NEX-5T.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and NEX-5T is 93 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and NEX-5T.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The WB35F provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
36
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography information
Sony NEX-5T Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
77
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung WB35FSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-07 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NPFW50
Self timer - Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $400