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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R III

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R III 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Updated by Sony A7R IV
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R III Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung WB350F and Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The WB350F was launched 4 years before the A7R III which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB350F matches up versus the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A7R III

 WB350F A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung WB350F

 A7R III WB350F 
AnnouncedOctober 2017January 2014More modern by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A7R III

 WB350F A7R III 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F comes with external measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB350F vs the A7R III.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and A7R III.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB350F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R III will produce more detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged WB350F will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
Sony A7R III Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony A7R III
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
Sony A7R III Sports photography info
49
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (650 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
Travel photography with Sony A7R III
68
lighter than others (276g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
87
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
Sony A7R III Vlogging information
34
decently wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony A7R III
 Samsung WB350FSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-07 2017-10-25
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to 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
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276g (0.61 pounds) 657g (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots One Dual
Price at release $260 $2,800