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Sony RX1R II vs Samsung WB35F

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Sony RX1R II

42 MP | Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony RX1R II
$3298.00

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Samsung WB35F

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

Samsung WB35F
$299.99

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Sony RX1R II vs Samsung WB35F Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Sony and Samsung. Sony RX1R II was introduced to market in October 2015 and Samsung WB35F was launched in January 2014. There is only 9 months difference between RX1R II and WB35F so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Sony RX1R II has a 42.0MP Full frame sensor whereas Samsung WB35F has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" sensor.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Sony RX1R II and Samsung WB35F before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony RX1R II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-10-13
  • 42MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 50 - 25600 ( expands to 102400)
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 507g. 113 x 65 x 72 mm
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Compare

Samsung WB35F Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 24-288 mm F3.1-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • Unknown continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 194g. 101 x 61 x 28 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony RX1R II and Samsung WB35F compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II over Samsung WB35F
Articulating Screen Yes vs No Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution 42 MP vs 16 MP 162% more pixels
Max ISO 25.600 vs 3.200 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size 3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution 1.229k dots vs 230k dots 434% higher resolution screen
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Microphone Port Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Max Aperture - Wide 2.00 vs 3.10 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele 2.00 vs 6.30 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area 20.43µm2 vs 1.76µm2 1060% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Anti Alias Filter Simulator Yes vs No Turn on Anti Alias filter effect to minimise Moire
Smartphone_remote control Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Reasons to choose Samsung WB35F over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Weight 194 g vs 507 g 313 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide 24mm vs 35mm 11 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele 288mm vs 35mm 253 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom 12× vs 1x more flexible focal coverage
Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Samsung WB35F
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Manual Focusing Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
NFC Connection Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Samsung WB35F
LCD Screen Size 3" vs 2.7" Small display
Environmental Sealing No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Sony RX1R II vs Samsung WB35F: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony RX1R II and Samsung WB35F side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony RX1R II and Samsung WB35F. Samsung WB35F is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 44mm thinner than Sony RX1R II.

Sony RX1R II vs Samsung WB35F Camera Size Comparison - Front View


Here is the back view size comparison of Sony RX1R II and Samsung WB35F.

Sony RX1R II vs Samsung WB35F Camera Size Comparison - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony RX1R II and Samsung WB35F.
Sony RX1R II vs Samsung WB35F Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Sony RX1R II vs Samsung WB35F Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung WB35F is significantly lighter (313g ) than the Sony RX1R II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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RX1R II
WB35F
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Thickness Comparison

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RX1R II
WB35F
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II nor Samsung WB35F provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony RX1R II's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Samsung WB35F's 2.7" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Sony RX1R II LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Samsung WB35F has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX1R II.
Sony RX1R II vs Samsung WB35F: Sensor Comparison

Sony RX1R II has a 42.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ X processor. On the other hand, Samsung WB35F has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Sony RX1R II's sensor provides 26MP more than Samsung WB35F's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Sony RX1R II's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the RX1R II and WB35F sensor size comparison.

Sony RX1R II vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Size Comparison


As seen above, Sony RX1R II has a 30.7x Larger sensor area than Samsung WB35F. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Sony RX1R II vs Samsung WB35F Lens Specs Comparison

Sony RX1R II features a 35 mm F2.0 Prime lens whereas Samsung WB35F features a 24-288 mm F3.1-6.3 12× zoom lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Samsung WB35F's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Sony RX1R II's 35mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, RX1R II's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Samsung WB35F has 253mm longer telezoom reach than the Sony RX1R II. However, with a max aperture of f2.00, Sony RX1R II is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

RX1R II
WB35F
Widest - Sony RX100 VII
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

RX1R II
WB35F
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

RX1R II
WB35F
Fastest - Leica Q
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

RX1R II
WB35F
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Sony RX1R II and Samsung WB35F Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony RX1R II and Samsung WB35F for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony RX1R II for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Samsung WB35F for Portrait Photography

POOR
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Sony RX1R II for Street Photography

GOOD

Samsung WB35F for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Sony RX1R II for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung WB35F for Sports Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
25 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
35 mm Tele Lens
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Wireless Connection
288 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.30
Read the details

Sony RX1R II for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Samsung WB35F for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
507g
Body Thickness 72mm
Read the details
Compact Body
194g
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Sony RX1R II for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Samsung WB35F for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Manual Focus Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details


Sony RX1R II vs Samsung WB35F: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony RX1R II and Samsung WB35F, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony RX1R II and Samsung WB35F scores compare:

Sony RX1R II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 58 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #44 out of 1190 in all Cameras
Samsung WB35F
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #352 out of 474 in Compact cameras
Ranked #981 out of 1190 in all Cameras

Sony RX1R II is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung WB35F in all criteria except one: Portability. Samsung WB35F is significantly smaller than Sony RX1R II. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Samsung WB35F. Otherwise, Sony RX1R II is the better camera overall.

Sony RX1R II
Sony RX1R II
$3298.00

Samsung WB35F
Samsung WB35F
$299.99

Samsung WB35F vs Sony RX1R II Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Samsung WB35F
Brand Sony Samsung
Announced 2015-10-13 2014-01-07
Body Type Large sensor compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size Full frame 1/2.3"
Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 861.60mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 42 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 7952 x 5304 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 50 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 25 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 35 mm (1x) 24-288 mm (12×)
Max Aperture F2.0 F3.1-6.3
Macro Focus Range 14cm n/a
Screen
Type Tilting Fixed type
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.74 n/a
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Optical
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync 1/4000s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 507g 194g
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm 101 x 61 x 28mm
Battery Life 220 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 97 not tested
DxO Color Depth 25.8 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 13.9 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 3204 not tested
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