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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony WX9
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony WX9

 WB35F WX9 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung WB35F

 WX9 WB35F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony WX9

 WB35F WX9 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
Sony WX9 Portrait photography details
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
Sony WX9 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
Sports photography with Sony WX9
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
Sony WX9 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (194g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
Sony WX9 Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony WX9
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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