Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7S
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched April 2014
- Refreshed by Sony A7S II
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Below is a thorough review of the Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB350F was revealed 2 months before the A7S so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB350F grades vs the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A7S
| WB350F | A7S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung WB350F
| A7S | WB350F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A7S
| WB350F | A7S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | April 2014 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F comes with outside 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 A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB350F against the A7S.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and A7S is 90 and 77 respectively.
Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and A7S.
Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB350F with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung WB350F will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7S Specifications
| Samsung WB350F | Sony Alpha A7S | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB350F | Sony Alpha A7S |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2014-04-06 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 409600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 276g (0.61 lb) | 489g (1.08 lb) |
| 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 rating | not tested | 87 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3702 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $260 | $1,998 |
