Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB35F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony H20
WB35F | H20 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 57 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung WB35F
H20 | WB35F | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony H20
WB35F | H20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H20 Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |