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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A6000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A6000 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
  • Updated by Sony A6300
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A6000 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung WB350F vs Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB350F was launched 3 months prior to the A6000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the WB350F matches up versus the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A6000

 WB350F A6000 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung WB350F

 A6000 WB350F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A6000

 WB350F A6000 
RevealedJanuary 2014April 2014Same generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F offers physical 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 A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony A6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WB350F versus the A6000.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and A6000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB350F due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A6000 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography info
Sony A6000 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
Sony A6000 Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
72
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
Sony A6000 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
Vlogging with Sony A6000
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
33
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony A6000
 Samsung WB350FSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Alpha a6000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-04-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 179
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 pounds) 344g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $260 $548