Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony HX350
WB210 | HX350 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung WB210
HX350 | WB210 | |||
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Launched | December 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 66 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper display (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX350
WB210 | HX350 | |||
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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).
See the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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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 | - |