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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX200V Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung WB35F versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was revealed 21 months after the HX200V making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB35F matches up against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony HX200V

 WB35F HX200V 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2012More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung WB35F

 HX200V WB35F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony HX200V

 WB35F HX200V 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F offers outer 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) while the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WB35F against the HX200V.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and HX200V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher WB35F should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
Sony HX200V Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
Sony HX200V Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
good battery power (450 shots)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (583 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery power (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
27
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (583 grams)
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony HX200V
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 life - 450 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $480