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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX7

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX7 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung WB35F and Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

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The WB35F was revealed 4 years after the TX7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WB35F grades against the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony TX7

 WB35F TX7 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung WB35F

 TX7 WB35F 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony TX7

 WB35F TX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB35F comes with external measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB35F versus the TX7.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and TX7.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB35F with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB35F will show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger WB35F provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
Sony TX7 Portrait photography details
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony TX7
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
Sony TX7 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
offers touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony TX7
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model BP70A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $300