Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1R

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB350F versus Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB350F was announced 7 months after the RX1R which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB350F matches up against the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F enjoys external 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) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB350F vs the RX1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and RX1R.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB350F with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger WB350F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.