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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R IV 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 A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R V
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB350F was unveiled 6 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB350F scores vs the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A7R IV

 WB350F A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung WB350F

 A7R IV WB350F 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2014More recent by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kSharper display (+980k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A7R IV

 WB350F A7R IV 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F has 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) whilst the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB350F compared to the A7R IV.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and A7R IV is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB350F having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will resolve more detail having an extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older WB350F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
88
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
Sony A7R IV Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (670 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery life (670 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (670 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
Sony A7R IV Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
37
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung WB350FSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-07 2019-07-16
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 567
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 gr (0.61 pounds) 665 gr (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at release $260 $3,498