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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H400

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H400 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 H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H400 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB35F vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was manufactured around the same time to the H400 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB35F scores vs the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony H400

 WB35F H400 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung WB35F

 H400 WB35F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony H400

 WB35F H400 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB35F and the H400.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and H400 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and H400.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography highlights
Sony H400 Portrait photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography details
Sony H400 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
Sony H400 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
Sony H400 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
26
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
includes external mic support
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (628g)
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony H400
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.4-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 life - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A -
Self timer - Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $268