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Samsung WB35F vs Sony T900

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T900 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony T900 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung WB35F and Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was brought out 4 years after the T900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB35F matches up against the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony T900

 WB35F T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung WB35F

 T900 WB35F 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony T900

 WB35F T900 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F has external measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB35F and Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB35F vs the T900.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and T900.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher WB35F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony T900
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
Sports photography with Sony T900
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (194g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony T900
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 ID BP70A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $300