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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1 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 a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2021
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung WB35F and Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The WB35F was brought out 8 years before the a1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB35F grades against the a1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony a1

 WB35F a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung WB35F

 a1 WB35F 
LaunchedJanuary 2021January 2014More modern by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony a1

 WB35F a1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F provides outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WB35F against the a1.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and a1 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and a1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB35F because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony a1 will offer greater detail having its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged WB35F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a1 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
88
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/400s)
MP count excellent (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony a1
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
Sony a1 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (530 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
Sony a1 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (194g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery power (530 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count excellent (50MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
Sony a1 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (530 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
Sony a1 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
does have external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony a1
 Samsung WB35FSony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Alpha a1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-07 2021-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 759
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/400 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video format - XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 737g (1.62 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $130 $6,498