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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX350

Portability
67
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX350 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was revealed 3 years prior to the HX350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WB1100F grades vs the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony HX350

 WB1100F HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung WB1100F

 HX350 WB1100F 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2014Fresher by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX350

 WB1100F HX350 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F compared to the HX350.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and HX350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and HX350.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older WB1100F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
Sony HX350 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
Street photography with Sony HX350
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
Sony HX350 Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
Sony HX350 Travel photography advice
54
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (652g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
Sony HX350 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (652g)
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX350
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 512 gr (1.13 pounds) 652 gr (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 life - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 -