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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
31
Features
25
Overall
28

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H50 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 H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung WB35F versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was introduced 5 years later than the H50 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB35F grades against the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony H50

 WB35F H50 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung WB35F

 H50 WB35F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony H50

 WB35F H50 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F features physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB35F and the H50.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and H50.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB35F to offer you greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher WB35F should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
36
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony H50
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
Travel photography with Sony H50
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
43
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
34
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
Vlogging with Sony H50
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony H50
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-01-15
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 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
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 720 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $130 $80