Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Renewed by Sony HX20V

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung WB350F versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WB350F was revealed 23 months after the HX10V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB350F matches up against the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony HX10V
WB350F | HX10V | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung WB350F
HX10V | WB350F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX10V
WB350F | HX10V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F comes with external measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB350F versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WB350F against the HX10V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and HX10V.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX10V to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WB350F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | - | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) | 234 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $260 | $616 |