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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX50

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was released 24 months later than the WX50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB35F scores vs the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony WX50

 WB35F WX50 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung WB35F

 WX50 WB35F 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX50

 WB35F WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WB35F vs the WX50.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and WX50.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WB35F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
Sony WX50 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography highlights
Sony WX50 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (194g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony WX50
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 194g (0.43 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
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 - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $250