Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VA
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released July 2018

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WB350F (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

The WB350F was brought out 5 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly large gap 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 RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB350F grades against the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony RX100 VA
WB350F | RX100 VA | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung WB350F
RX100 VA | WB350F | |||
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Released | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 54 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX100 VA
WB350F | RX100 VA | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F features exterior measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WB350F against the RX100 VA.
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Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and RX100 VA.
All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged WB350F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2018-07-13 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276 grams (0.61 lb) | 299 grams (0.66 lb) |
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 Overall 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 | - | 220 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $260 | $998 |