Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty close but the WB350F (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB350F was introduced 17 months after the RX100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB350F scores against the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F features outside 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 RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB350F versus the RX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and RX100.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB350F using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher WB350F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.