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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A35

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A35 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 A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A35 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung WB35F and Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the WB35F (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB35F was unveiled 2 years later than the A35 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB35F grades versus the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony A35

 WB35F A35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2011More recent by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung WB35F

 A35 WB35F 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony A35

 WB35F A35 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F has outer 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) whilst the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WB35F compared to the A35.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and A35 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and A35.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The WB35F includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more recent WB35F will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
37
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography info
Sony A35 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
Sports photography with Sony A35
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
Sony A35 Travel photography information
70
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
lighter than competition in class (415g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony A35
 Samsung WB35FSony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB35F Sony SLT-A35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-07 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 415g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $598