Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty close but the WB350F (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The WB350F was released 3 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the WB350F grades against the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F enjoys outside dimensions 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 RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB350F versus the RX100 V.

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

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and RX100 V.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB350F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older WB350F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.