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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX90V 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 HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX90V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB350F versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was launched 15 months before the HX90V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WB350F grades vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony HX90V

 WB350F HX90V 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung WB350F

 HX90V WB350F 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2014More recent by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX90V

 WB350F HX90V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F has got physical measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WB350F versus the HX90V.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and HX90V.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX90V to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older WB350F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
great battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony HX90V
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 gr (0.61 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 360 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $260 $440