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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VII 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 RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty similar but the WB350F (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The WB350F was introduced 6 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB350F grades versus the RX100 VII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony RX100 VII

 WB350F RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung WB350F

 RX100 VII WB350F 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2014Fresher by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX100 VII

 WB350F RX100 VII 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F has exterior measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX100 VII in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB350F compared to the RX100 VII.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB350F using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older WB350F is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than others (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography highlights
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (276g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than others (302 grams)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
terrible battery (260 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
65
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
81
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than others (302 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony RX100 VII
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2019-07-25
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 surface 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
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 302 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $260 $1,298