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Samsung WB350F vs Sony a1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Samsung WB350F vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(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
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced January 2021
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony a1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung WB350F versus Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The WB350F was unveiled 8 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB350F scores vs the a1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony a1

 WB350F a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung WB350F

 a1 WB350F 
IntroducedJanuary 2021January 2014Newer by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kSharper display (+980k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony a1

 WB350F a1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F enjoys 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 a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WB350F against the a1.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and a1 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and a1.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a1 will render more detail having an extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB350F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
Sony a1 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
89
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/400 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
Sony a1 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
Sony a1 Sports photography factors
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
91
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (530 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery (530 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (50 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
Sony a1 Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (530 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
Sony a1 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony a1
 Samsung WB350FSony Alpha a1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Alpha a1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-07 2021-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 50 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 759
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 133
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate - 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/400s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video file format - XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 737 grams (1.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch price $260 $6,498