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Samsung WB350F vs Sony QX10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Samsung WB350F vs Sony QX10 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony QX10 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was released 5 months later than the QX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB350F grades versus the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony QX10

 WB350F QX10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung WB350F

 QX10 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony QX10

 WB350F QX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, 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") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB350F and the QX10.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and QX10.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony QX10 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
Sony QX10 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony QX10
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (105g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony QX10
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
Sony QX10 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (105 grams)
includes touch to focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
Sony QX10 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
Vlogging with Sony QX10
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (105 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony QX10
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Launched 2014-01-07 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches -
Display resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 gr (0.61 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN,
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $260 $250