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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX400V Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was released at a similar time to the HX400V so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB350F grades against the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony HX400V

 WB350F HX400V 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung WB350F

 HX400V WB350F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX400V

 WB350F HX400V 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB350F and the HX400V.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and HX400V.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX400V to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
Sony HX400V Vlogging info
34
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (276g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (660g)
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony HX400V
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes - Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $260 $448