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Samsung WB35F vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB35F vs Sony S2100 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 S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB35F and Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was brought out 4 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB35F grades versus the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony S2100

 WB35F S2100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung WB35F

 S2100 WB35F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony S2100

 WB35F S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F comes with exterior 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) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB35F compared to the S2100.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and S2100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer WB35F should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony S2100
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
Sony S2100 Travel photography information
70
lighter than others (194 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony S2100
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID BP70A 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $0