Samsung WB350F vs Sony A550

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB350F and Sony A550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the WB350F (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB350F was released 4 years after the A550 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB350F scores versus the A550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB350F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F features outside measurements 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 A550 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB350F and Sony A550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB350F against the A550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and A550 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and A550.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung WB350F will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WB350F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.