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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX30 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX30 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB35F versus Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was introduced 2 years after the WX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WB35F grades against the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony WX30

 WB35F WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung WB35F

 WX30 WB35F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX30

 WB35F WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F offers physical 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 WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WB35F and the WX30.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and WX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent WB35F should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
Travel photography with Sony WX30
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
Sony WX30 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony WX30
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $259