Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX10 II

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung WB350F versus Sony RX10 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WB350F (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB350F was introduced 17 months earlier than the RX10 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WB350F grades against the RX10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F features external dimensions 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 RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB350F against the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and RX10 II is 90 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and RX10 II.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 II will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB350F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.