Samsung WB350F vs Sony S950

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung WB350F and Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was manufactured 4 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB350F grades versus the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB350F and the S950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and S950.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer WB350F provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.