Samsung WB350F vs Sony a3500
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Previous Model is Sony A3000
Samsung WB350F vs Sony a3500 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung WB350F vs Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively similar but the WB350F (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB350F was revealed 2 months before the a3500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB350F grades vs the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB350F vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB350F and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony a3500
WB350F | a3500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung WB350F
a3500 | WB350F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony a3500
WB350F | a3500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | March 2014 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB350F vs Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WB350F vs the a3500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and a3500 is 90 and 69 respectively.
Samsung WB350F vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and a3500.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a3500 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB350F | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2014-03-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
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 | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash settings | - | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276 grams (0.61 lb) | 411 grams (0.91 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
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 | - | 470 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $260 | $398 |