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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB35F versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was revealed at a similar time to the WX350 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB35F matches up versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony WX350

 WB35F WX350 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung WB35F

 WX350 WB35F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX350

 WB35F WX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB35F features external 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 WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB35F compared to the WX350.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and WX350.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
37
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony WX350
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
Sports photography with Sony WX350
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony WX350
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $270