Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9 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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WB35F was brought out 3 years after the WX9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WB35F scores against the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB35F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony WX9
WB35F | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung WB35F
WX9 | WB35F | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX9
WB35F | WX9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB35F provides physical measurements 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 WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB35F and the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and WX9.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent WB35F is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 ID | BP70A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $130 | $188 |