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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX99

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX99 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX99 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung WB35F and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly similar but the WB35F (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have different sensor dimensions.

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The WB35F was introduced 5 years before the HX99 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB35F grades against the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony HX99

 WB35F HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Samsung WB35F

 HX99 WB35F 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2014Newer by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony HX99

 WB35F HX99 
Focus manually More precise focus

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB35F vs the HX99.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and HX99.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB35F with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB35F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
37
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony HX99
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (242 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
Sony HX99 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
Sony HX99 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
Sony HX99 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
58
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization
good resolution (18MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
Vlogging with Sony HX99
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
76
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony HX99
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 242 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 360 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $469