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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung WB350F and Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the WB350F (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB350F was manufactured 5 years after the A350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB350F matches up vs the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A350

 WB350F A350 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2008Newer by 69 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung WB350F

 A350 WB350F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A350

 WB350F A350 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F comes with outer 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) while the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB350F against the A350.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and A350.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB350F will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent WB350F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
Sony A350 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony A350
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony A350
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
Sony A350 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (276g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (674g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony A350
 Samsung WB350FSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-07 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lb) 674 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One One
Price at launch $260 $600