Samsung WB350F vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we are looking at the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX1R II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The WB350F was unveiled 21 months before the RX1R II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the WB350F grades versus the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F features physical measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB350F and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB350F vs the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and RX1R II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB350F with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with more detail having an extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older WB350F will be behind in sensor technology.