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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony a5000
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung WB35F versus Sony a5100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB35F was released 7 months prior to the a5100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB35F grades vs the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony a5100

 WB35F a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung WB35F

 a5100 WB35F 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2014More recent by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony a5100

 WB35F a5100 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F comes with exterior dimensions 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 a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB35F vs the a5100.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and a5100 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and a5100.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB35F because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony a5100 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older WB35F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
Sony a5100 Portrait photography features
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography information
Sony a5100 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
82
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
Sony a5100 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
Sony a5100 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
80
better than average battery life (400 shots)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
Sony a5100 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
Sony a5100 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
34
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony a5100
 Samsung WB35FSony Alpha a5100
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Alpha a5100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-08-17
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 179
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 283 gr (0.62 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 Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $448