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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W510

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W510 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W510 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB35F versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was announced 3 years after the W510 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB35F scores versus the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony W510

 WB35F W510 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung WB35F

 W510 WB35F 

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony W510

 WB35F W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F has physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB35F versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB35F versus the W510.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and W510.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WB35F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony W510
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
Sony W510 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
Travel photography with Sony W510
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
Landscape photography with Sony W510
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony W510
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $99