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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX7V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX7V Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung WB350F versus Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB350F was brought out 2 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB350F scores vs the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony HX7V

 WB350F HX7V 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung WB350F

 HX7V WB350F 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX7V

 WB350F HX7V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F comes with outside measurements 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 HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WB350F against the HX7V.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and HX7V.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent WB350F provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
Sony HX7V Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography details
Sony HX7V Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
Sony HX7V Sports photography highlights
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
Sony HX7V Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony HX7V
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $260 $499