Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1
93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB35F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony WX1
WB35F | WX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung WB35F
WX1 | WB35F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX1
WB35F | WX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |