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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W610 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W610 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung WB35F versus Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was brought out 2 years after the W610 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB35F matches up versus the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony W610

 WB35F W610 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung WB35F

 W610 WB35F 

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony W610

 WB35F W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB35F offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WB35F vs the W610.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and W610.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher WB35F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony W610
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than others (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
Sony W610 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
Sony W610 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others (194g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (113 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony W610
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $200