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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V 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 HX100V
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony HX100V

 WB350F HX100V 
IntroducedJanuary 2014October 2011More recent by 27 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung WB350F

 HX100V WB350F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX100V

 WB350F HX100V 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V size comparison

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

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
Sony HX100V Sports photography advice
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
Sony HX100V Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (276g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX100V Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
34
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
25
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony HX100V
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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