Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX1

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB350F was released 4 years after the HX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB350F matches up against the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F has got exterior measurements 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 HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB350F against the HX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and HX1.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB350F will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB350F will have a benefit in sensor technology.