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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W800

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W800 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung WB35F and Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was introduced at a similar time to the W800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB35F matches up versus the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony W800

 WB35F W800 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung WB35F

 W800 WB35F 

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony W800

 WB35F W800 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F offers physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WB35F and the W800.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and W800.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
Sony W800 Portrait photography info
37
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average (125g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
Sony W800 Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony W800
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.2-6.4
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - AVI MPEG4
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 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $90