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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(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
Sony HX10V
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony HX10V

 WB350F HX10V 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung WB350F

 HX10V WB350F 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX10V

 WB350F HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good MP (18MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony HX10V
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
Sony HX10V Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (234g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony HX10V
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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