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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W730 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung WB35F versus Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB35F was released 13 months after the W730 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB35F grades against the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony W730

 WB35F W730 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung WB35F

 W730 WB35F 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony W730

 WB35F W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F has outer dimensions 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 W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WB35F compared to the W730.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and W730.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB35F will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
Sony W730 Portrait photography features
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography information
Sony W730 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (122g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
Sony W730 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
Travel photography with Sony W730
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (122g)
offers touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
Sony W730 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony W730
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $138