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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony TX66
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony TX66

 WB35F TX66 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung WB35F

 TX66 WB35F 
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony TX66

 WB35F TX66 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
decent MP (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography highlights
Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
Travel photography with Sony TX66
70
lighter than competition (194g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery life (250 shots)
has focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX66 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
Sony TX66 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
36
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony TX66
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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