Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1 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)
- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB35F & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony a1
WB35F | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung WB35F
a1 | WB35F | |||
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Launched | January 2021 | January 2014 | More modern by 85 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Crisper display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony a1
WB35F | a1 | |||
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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).
Examine the Samsung WB35F and Sony a1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and a1 is 93 and 61 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a1 Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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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 |