Samsung WB350F vs Sony A580

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung WB350F and Sony A580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is very close but the WB350F (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB350F was launched 2 years later than the A580 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB350F grades vs the A580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F comes with external measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB350F and Sony A580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB350F and the A580.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and A580 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and A580.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The WB350F features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The younger WB350F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.