Samsung WB350F vs Sony QX100

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung WB350F and Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the WB350F (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB350F was brought out 5 months later than the QX100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB350F grades versus the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F provides 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) whilst the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB350F and Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB350F and the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and QX100.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB350F because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony QX100 will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.