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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX9V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was revealed 2 years after the HX9V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB350F scores vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony HX9V

 WB350F HX9V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung WB350F

 HX9V WB350F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony HX9V

 WB350F HX9V 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB350F against the HX9V.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and HX9V.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WB350F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (276g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
Sony HX9V Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony HX9V
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 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
Environment seal
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") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 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 One One
Cost at launch $260 $328