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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A900

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A99
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A900 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB350F versus Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The WB350F was revealed 5 years after the A900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB350F matches up against the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A900

 WB350F A900 
RevealedJanuary 2014October 2008Newer by 64 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung WB350F

 A900 WB350F 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A900

 WB350F A900 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F offers exterior dimensions 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 A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB350F versus Sony A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WB350F compared to the A900.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and A900 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and A900.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A900 will show extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer WB350F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A900 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
focusing manually
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
Sony A900 Sports photography factors
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
Sony A900 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (276g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
environment proofing
megapixel count great (25MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
Sony A900 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony A900
 Samsung WB350FSony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-07 2008-10-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 gr (0.61 pounds) 895 gr (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
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 Dual
Retail price $260 $2,736