Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX1
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB35F and Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe WB35F was announced 4 years after the TX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB35F scores versus the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony TX1
| WB35F | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung WB35F
| TX1 | WB35F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony TX1
| WB35F | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F offers external 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 TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB35F versus the TX1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and TX1.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB35F with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB35F will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger WB35F will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2014-01-07 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $130 | $350 |