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Samsung WB350F vs Sony S980

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S980 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 S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony S980 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung WB350F versus Sony S980, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was brought out 4 years after the S980 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB350F scores vs the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony S980

 WB350F S980 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung WB350F

 S980 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony S980

 WB350F S980 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F features outer dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has measurements 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WB350F compared to the S980.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S980 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and S980.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB350F to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB350F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony S980
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
Sony S980 Sports photography factors
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
Travel photography with Sony S980
69
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
Landscape photography with Sony S980
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
Sony S980 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony S980
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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