Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66
93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released February 2012
Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung WB35F and Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB35F was announced 23 months after the TX66 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB35F matches up against the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB35F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony TX66
WB35F | TX66 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung WB35F
TX66 | WB35F | |||
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Screen size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony TX66
WB35F | TX66 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB35F provides 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 TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB35F and Sony TX66 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB35F versus the TX66.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and TX66.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX66 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WB35F will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lb) | 109g (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 | - | 250 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP70A | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $130 | $350 |