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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony WX5

 WB35F WX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung WB35F

 WX5 WB35F 
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX5

 WB35F WX5 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB35F and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX5 Portrait photography advice
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
Sony WX5 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
Sony WX5 Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony WX5
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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