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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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 WB210 vs Sony HX350 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was revealed 6 years earlier than the HX350 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WB210 scores versus the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony HX350

 WB210 HX350 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung WB210

 HX350 WB210 
LaunchedDecember 2016July 2011Fresher by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k1kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX350

 WB210 HX350 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WB210 against the HX350.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and HX350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and HX350.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older WB210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
Sony HX350 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sony HX350
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sony HX350
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
Sony HX350 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (652 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (652 grams)
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony HX350
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 652 grams (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 -