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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W380

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W380 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W380 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung WB35F versus Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was introduced 4 years after the W380 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WB35F grades against the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony W380

 WB35F W380 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung WB35F

 W380 WB35F 

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony W380

 WB35F W380 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F enjoys outer 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 W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB35F against the W380.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and W380 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and W380.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer WB35F will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
Sony W380 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average (194g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
Sony W380 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
Vlogging with Sony W380
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony W380
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $130 $44