Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX9
93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced July 2010

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX9 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The WB35F was announced 3 years after the TX9 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB35F scores against the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB35F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony TX9
WB35F | TX9 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung WB35F
TX9 | WB35F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony TX9
WB35F | TX9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F has got 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) while the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB35F vs the TX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and TX9 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and TX9.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB35F to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB35F will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
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 Overall 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $130 | $799 |