Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX20V

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was released 18 months after the HX20V making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB350F scores against the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WB350F against the HX20V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and HX20V.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB350F will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.