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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX10 IV 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 RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Older Model is Sony RX10 III
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WB350F (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB350F was released 4 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB350F scores versus the RX10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony RX10 IV

 WB350F RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Samsung WB350F

 RX10 IV WB350F 
RevealedSeptember 2017January 2014Fresher by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX10 IV

 WB350F RX10 IV 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F features exterior 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 RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WB350F and the RX10 IV.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and RX10 IV is 90 and 52 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB350F because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older WB350F will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony RX10 IV
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
heavier than others (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography highlights
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (1,095g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
62
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging information
34
decently wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
29
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,095g)
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony RX10 IV
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2017-09-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276g (0.61 pounds) 1095g (2.41 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 400 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $260 $1,698