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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
41
Overall
41

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was announced very close to the WX220 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB35F scores against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony WX220

 WB35F WX220 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung WB35F

 WX220 WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX220

 WB35F WX220 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB35F vs the WX220.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and WX220.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX220 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
Sony WX220 Portrait photography info
36
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
Travel photography with Sony WX220
70
lighter than average (194 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
Sony WX220 Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony WX220
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 210 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $198