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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7R II
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB350F versus Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB350F was launched very close to the A7R so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB350F matches up versus the A7R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A7R

 WB350F A7R 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung WB350F

 A7R WB350F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A7R

 WB350F A7R 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WB350F compared to the A7R.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and A7R.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
84
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
Sony A7R Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (465g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
Sony A7R Sports photography info
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (276g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
environment proof
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
not so great battery (340 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
Sony A7R Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
Sony A7R Vlogging information
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
36
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony A7R
 Samsung WB350FSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Alpha A7R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 465 grams (1.03 lbs)
Physical 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 All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery type - 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
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $260 $1,898