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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a3500

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a3500 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A3000
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a3500 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung WB35F and Sony a3500, 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 a3500 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WB35F (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The WB35F was released 2 months before the a3500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB35F matches up vs the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony a3500

 WB35F a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung WB35F

 a3500 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony a3500

 WB35F a3500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F offers physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WB35F versus the a3500.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and a3500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB35F because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony a3500 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
Sony a3500 Portrait photography information
37
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony a3500
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
60
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
Sony a3500 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (411g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
Sony a3500 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
26
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (411g)
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony a3500
 Samsung WB35FSony Alpha a3500
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Alpha a3500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-03-21
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 411g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 470 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $398