Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100
93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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89 Imaging
65 Features
74 Overall
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB35F & Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony a5100
WB35F | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung WB35F
a5100 | WB35F | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | January 2014 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony a5100
WB35F | a5100 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Samsung WB35F versus Sony a5100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and a5100 is 93 and 89 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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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 |