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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX70

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was revealed 24 months later than the WX70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB35F matches up vs the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony WX70

 WB35F WX70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung WB35F

 WX70 WB35F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX70

 WB35F WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F offers outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WB35F vs the WX70.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and WX70.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WB35F should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
37
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
Sports photography with Sony WX70
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
70
lighter than others (194 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
36
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony WX70
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
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 All around 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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $242