Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Updated by Sony HX200V

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The WB350F was brought out 2 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB350F scores versus the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony HX100V
WB350F | HX100V | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | October 2011 | More recent by 27 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung WB350F
HX100V | WB350F | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX100V
WB350F | HX100V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F has 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 HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB350F against the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and HX100V.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent WB350F should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) | 577 gr (1.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $260 | $429 |