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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W310

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W310 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung WB35F vs Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was unveiled 4 years after the W310 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB35F matches up vs the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony W310

 WB35F W310 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung WB35F

 W310 WB35F 

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony W310

 WB35F W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F features outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WB35F against the W310.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and W310.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger WB35F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
Sony W310 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
Sony W310 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
Sony W310 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony W310
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 137g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $150