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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
50
Features
77
Overall
60

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 III 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Successor is Sony RX100 IV
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 III Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very similar but the WB350F (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The WB350F was revealed 4 months earlier than the RX100 III and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB350F grades against the RX100 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony RX100 III

 WB350F RX100 III 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Samsung WB350F

 RX100 III WB350F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX100 III

 WB350F RX100 III 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F features physical measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WB350F compared to the RX100 III.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and RX100 III.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 III will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography information
Sony RX100 III Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony RX100 III
49
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 III Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
85
lighter than others in class (290 grams)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 III Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
80
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (290 grams)
does not have mic port
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony RX100 III
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2014-05-15
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lb) 290 grams (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 495
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $260 $748