Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220 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
- Launched January 2014
(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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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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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 size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX220
| WB35F | WX220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 | February 2014 | Similar age | |
| Screen type | Fixed | 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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX220 Specifications
| Samsung WB35F | Sony 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 |