Samsung WB350F vs Sony A450

Here, we are looking at the Samsung WB350F versus Sony A450, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very similar but the WB350F (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB350F was announced 4 years after the A450 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB350F grades against the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F has physical dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB350F compared to the A450.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and A450.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung WB350F will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger WB350F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.