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Samsung WB350F vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung WB350F vs Sony G3 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB350F and Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was launched 5 years after the G3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WB350F matches up against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony G3

 WB350F G3 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung WB350F

 G3 WB350F 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony G3

 WB350F G3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F features external dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WB350F vs the G3.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and G3.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB350F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
Sony G3 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony G3
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
Sony G3 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
35
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony G3
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $200