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Samsung WB35F vs Sony QX10

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung WB35F vs Sony QX10 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung WB35F and Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was brought out 5 months after the QX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB35F grades vs the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony QX10

 WB35F QX10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung WB35F

 QX10 WB35F 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony QX10

 WB35F QX10 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F offers physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WB35F versus the QX10.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and QX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent MP (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography features
Sony QX10 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors (105g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
Sony QX10 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (194g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX10 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (105g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony QX10
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Revealed 2014-01-07 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
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) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BN,
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $250