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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W330

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W330 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W330 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung WB35F versus Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was launched 4 years after the W330 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WB35F grades against the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony W330

 WB35F W330 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung WB35F

 W330 WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony W330

 WB35F W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F enjoys exterior measurements 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 W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB35F versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB35F versus the W330.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and W330 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and W330.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger WB35F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony W330
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
Sports photography with Sony W330
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
Sony W330 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony W330
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mount 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 distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $170