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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 II
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung WB350F versus Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The WB350F was revealed within a month of the A7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB350F matches up versus the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A7

 WB350F A7 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung WB350F

 A7 WB350F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A7

 WB350F A7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB350F against the A7.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and A7 is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and A7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB350F having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 will give you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography information
Sony A7 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
screen tilts
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than others (474g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
Sony A7 Sports photography info
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (474 grams)
weather sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
Sony A7 Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
35
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
lighter than others (474g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony A7
 Samsung WB350FSony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Alpha A7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-01-22
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 lbs) 474g (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $260 $798