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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was manufactured 4 years after the H20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB35F matches up versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony H20

 WB35F H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2009More modern by 57 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung WB35F

 H20 WB35F 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony H20

 WB35F H20 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F features 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) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB35F versus the H20.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and H20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB35F to render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern WB35F will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony H20
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (194g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (250g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony H20
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic 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 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 ID BP70A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $249