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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX50V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was introduced 9 months after the HX50V so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB35F scores against the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony HX50V

 WB35F HX50V 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2013More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung WB35F

 HX50V WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony HX50V

 WB35F HX50V 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F offers physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WB35F and the HX50V.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and HX50V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX50V to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB35F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (400 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than average (272g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
Sony HX50V Vlogging info
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony HX50V
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $439