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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX30V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX50V
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX30V Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB350F versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was announced 23 months after the HX30V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB350F scores versus the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony HX30V

 WB350F HX30V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung WB350F

 HX30V WB350F 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX30V

 WB350F HX30V 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F enjoys exterior dimensions 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB350F versus Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WB350F against the HX30V.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and HX30V.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX30V to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent WB350F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony HX30V
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (254 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
Sony HX30V Vlogging details
34
rather wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony HX30V
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lb) 254 gr (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 320 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $260 $420