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Samsung WB350F vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung WB350F vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung WB350F vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB350F and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB350F was revealed around the same time to the WB50F so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB350F scores against the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung WB50F

 WB350F WB50F 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung WB350F

 WB50F WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Samsung WB50F

 WB350F WB50F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB350F and Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WB350F compared to the WB50F.

Samsung WB350F vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung WB350F vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (276g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (276g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung WB350F vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung WB350FSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung WB350F Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 model SLB-10A BP70A
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $260 $180