Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
42


78 Imaging
76 Features
88 Overall
80
Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c 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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Announced September 2020

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

The WB350F was launched 7 years earlier than the A7c and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB350F matches up vs the A7c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A7c
WB350F | A7c |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung WB350F
A7c | WB350F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | September 2020 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 81 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A7c
WB350F | A7c | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB350F against the A7c.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and A7c is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and A7c.
As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB350F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7c will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older WB350F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Alpha A7c | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB350F | Sony Alpha A7c |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
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 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 693 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 122 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 lbs) | 509g (1.12 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 740 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $260 | $1,800 |