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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TF1 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB35F versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was unveiled 7 months after the TF1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB35F scores vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony TF1

 WB35F TF1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung WB35F

 TF1 WB35F 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony TF1

 WB35F TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F has outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB35F and the TF1.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and TF1.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WB35F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
Travel photography with Sony TF1
70
lighter than others (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather sealing
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (240 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
33
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony TF1
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $266