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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony A7c
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A7c

 WB350F A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung WB350F

 A7c WB350F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020January 2014More recent by 81 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A7c

 WB350F A7c 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c size comparison

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

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony A7c
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
88
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (740 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
Sony A7c Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
86
great battery pack (740 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
Sony A7c Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
Sony A7c Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony A7c
 Samsung WB350FSony 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