Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A350
WB350F | A350 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2008 | Newer by 69 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung WB350F
A350 | WB350F | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A350
WB350F | A350 | |||
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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).
See the Samsung WB350F and Sony A350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A350 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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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 |