Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX500
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Previous Model is Sony WX350
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The following is a extensive review of the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WB35F was introduced 15 months prior to the WX500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB35F matches up versus the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB35F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony WX500
| WB35F | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung WB35F
| WX500 | WB35F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2015 |  | January 2014 | Newer by 15 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX500
| WB35F | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F has got external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB35F versus the WX500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and WX500.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged WB35F will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX500 Specifications
| Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-01-07 | 2015-04-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| 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 | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| 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 life | - | 360 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP70A | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $130 | $348 |