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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W320

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W320 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 W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W320 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB35F versus Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was brought out 4 years after the W320 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB35F grades versus the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony W320

 WB35F W320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung WB35F

 W320 WB35F 

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony W320

 WB35F W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB35F versus the W320.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and W320.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent WB35F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony W320
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
Sony W320 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
Sony W320 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony W320
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
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 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $269