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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The WB35F was brought out 4 years after the WX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB35F grades vs the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony WX1

 WB35F WX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung WB35F

 WX1 WB35F 

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX1

 WB35F WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F enjoys 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) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB35F and the WX1.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and WX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and WX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB35F featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB35F will resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer WB35F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX1 Portrait photography advice
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography details
Sony WX1 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
Sony WX1 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
70
lighter than others (194g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
Sony WX1 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
Vlogging with Sony WX1
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony WX1
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 model BP70A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $149