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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX90V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB35F was manufactured 15 months before the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB35F matches up vs the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony HX90V

 WB35F HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung WB35F

 HX90V WB35F 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2014Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony HX90V

 WB35F HX90V 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB35F has 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) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WB35F against the HX90V.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and HX90V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and HX90V.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX90V to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older WB35F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony HX90V
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
Sony HX90V Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
75
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony HX90V
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $440