Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WB35F was manufactured 3 years after the WX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB35F matches up versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB35F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony WX5
WB35F | WX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | July 2010 | More modern by 43 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung WB35F
WX5 | WB35F | |||
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Display size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX5
WB35F | WX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WB35F compared to the WX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and WX5.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WB35F will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 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 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $130 | $250 |