Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX200V

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was launched 21 months after the HX200V making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB350F matches up vs the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WB350F and the HX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and HX200V.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern WB350F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.