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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX50V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was unveiled 9 months after the HX50V so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB350F matches up vs the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony HX50V

 WB350F HX50V 
IntroducedJanuary 2014April 2013Newer by 9 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung WB350F

 HX50V WB350F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX50V

 WB350F HX50V 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB350F against the HX50V.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and HX50V.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX50V to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent WB350F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony HX50V
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
69
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
34
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony HX50V
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.61 lbs) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $260 $439