Samsung WB350F vs Sony A9 II

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung WB350F and Sony A9 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB350F was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A9 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB350F matches up against the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB350F and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F provides external dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB350F and Sony A9 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB350F versus the A9 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and A9 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and A9 II.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB350F because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A9 II will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older WB350F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.