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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung WB35F versus Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was released very close to the W830 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB35F scores vs the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony W830

 WB35F W830 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung WB35F

 W830 WB35F 

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony W830

 WB35F W830 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB35F versus Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB35F and the W830.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and W830 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and W830.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W830 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sony W830
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony W830
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
Sports photography with Sony W830
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
Sony W830 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
Sony W830 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony W830
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $128