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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A35

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the WB50F (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB50F was revealed 2 years later than the A35 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB50F scores versus the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony A35

 WB50F A35 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2011More recent by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung WB50F

 A35 WB50F 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony A35

 WB50F A35 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F offers external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WB50F versus the A35.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and A35 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and A35.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The WB50F provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The newer WB50F will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB50F
Street photography with Sony A35
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 fps)
low battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
lighter than competition in class (415g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (440 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
Sony A35 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
Sony A35 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony A35
 Samsung WB50FSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-01-07 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $598