Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX80

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung WB350F versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was manufactured 3 years before the HX80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB350F grades versus the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB350F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F has got exterior dimensions 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 HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB350F versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WB350F versus the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and HX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB350F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.