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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX200V Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was released 24 months later than the TX200V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB35F scores versus the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony TX200V

 WB35F TX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung WB35F

 TX200V WB35F 
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony TX200V

 WB35F TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F has physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB35F and the TX200V.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and TX200V is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and TX200V.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer WB35F should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography details
Sony TX200V Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography highlights
Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
70
lighter than competition (194g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proofing
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
Sony TX200V Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony TX200V
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $500