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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX30 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX30 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung WB35F versus Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was revealed 6 months later than the TX30 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB35F scores versus the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony TX30

 WB35F TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung WB35F

 TX30 WB35F 
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony TX30

 WB35F TX30 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2013Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB35F enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WB35F versus the TX30.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and TX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and TX30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony TX30
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (194g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
environment proofing
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
Sony TX30 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
Sony TX30 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony TX30
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-07 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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 194g (0.43 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $230