Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX99

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very similar but the WB350F (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor dimensions.

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The WB350F was unveiled 5 years before the HX99 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB350F matches up versus the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F provides physical dimensions 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 HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB350F against the HX99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and HX99.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB350F using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older WB350F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.