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Samsung WB35F vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung WB35F vs Sony G3 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung WB35F vs Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was brought out 5 years after the G3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB35F scores against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony G3

 WB35F G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung WB35F

 G3 WB35F 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony G3

 WB35F G3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB35F against the G3.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and G3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB35F to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer WB35F will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography highlights
Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (194g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
Sony G3 Vlogging details
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony G3
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID BP70A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $200