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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX1 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 HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB35F was launched 4 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB35F grades against the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony HX1

 WB35F HX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2009More recent by 58 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung WB35F

 HX1 WB35F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony HX1

 WB35F HX1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F offers exterior dimensions 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 HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB35F compared to the HX1.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and HX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and HX1.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB35F because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB35F will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher WB35F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
Sony HX1 Portrait photography features
36
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony HX1
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
Sony HX1 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
Travel photography with Sony HX1
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
48
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (544g)
megapixel count low (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
39
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
Sony HX1 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
22
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (544g)
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony HX1
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2009-04-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
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 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 544 grams (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70A NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $47,999