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Samsung WB350F vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S930 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 S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony S930 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung WB350F versus Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was revealed 5 years after the S930 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB350F grades vs the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony S930

 WB350F S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung WB350F

 S930 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony S930

 WB350F S930 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB350F against the S930.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and S930.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher WB350F should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
Landscape photography with Sony S930
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
34
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony S930
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $260 $219