Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830
93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB35F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony W830
WB35F | W830 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung WB35F
W830 | WB35F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony W830
WB35F | W830 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2014 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and W830 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W830 Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |