• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 288.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB35F advantages over Sony HX400V

  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 103 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    144g vs 660g
    Lighter weight

Sony HX400V advantages over Samsung WB35F

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 288 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.4 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S6500

Samsung WB35F
Nikon S6500
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Samsung WB35F vs Nikon S6500

Sony HX400V
Nikon S6500
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony HX400V vs Nikon S6500

Compared to Sony HX300

Samsung WB35F
Sony HX300
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung WB35F vs Sony HX300

Sony HX400V
Sony HX300
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sony HX400V vs Sony HX300

Compared to Fujifilm S1

Samsung WB35F
Fujifilm S1
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung WB35F vs Fujifilm S1

Sony HX400V
Fujifilm S1
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony HX400V vs Fujifilm S1

Compared to Panasonic SZ8

Samsung WB35F
Panasonic SZ8
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Samsung WB35F vs Panasonic SZ8

Sony HX400V
Panasonic SZ8
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony HX400V vs Panasonic SZ8

Compared to Samsung WB50F

Samsung WB35F
Samsung WB50F
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Samsung WB35F vs Samsung WB50F

Sony HX400V
Samsung WB50F
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony HX400V vs Samsung WB50F

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