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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5000

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5000 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 a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-3N
  • Replacement is Sony a5100
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5000 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB35F versus Sony a5000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WB35F (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB35F was announced around the same time to the a5000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB35F grades vs the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony a5000

 WB35F a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung WB35F

 a5000 WB35F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony a5000

 WB35F a5000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F features exterior measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB35F versus Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WB35F against the a5000.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and a5000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and a5000.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB35F having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony a5000 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
Sony a5000 Portrait photography advice
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
Sony a5000 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
Sony a5000 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
59
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (420 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
Sony a5000 Travel photography information
70
lighter than average in class (194g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
78
better than average battery (420 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
Sony a5000 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (420 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony a5000 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
32
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony a5000
 Samsung WB35FSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Alpha a5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $448