Samsung WB350F vs Sony A230

Let's look much closer at the Samsung WB350F and Sony A230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The WB350F was brought out 4 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB350F grades against the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB350F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F features 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) and the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB350F and Sony A230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WB350F against the A230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and A230 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and A230.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB350F featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung WB350F will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WB350F will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.