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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB350F was revealed 11 months later than the RX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB350F scores against the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony RX1

 WB350F RX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2013Fresher by 11 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung WB350F

 RX1 WB350F 
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX1

 WB350F RX1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB350F compared to the RX1.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and RX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB350F having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WB350F is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
Sony RX1 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
82
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography details
Sony RX1 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography information
Sony RX1 Sports photography information
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
Sony RX1 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition (482g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
Sony RX1 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
65
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
Sony RX1 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony RX1
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-22.0
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $2,798