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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung WB350F versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was revealed 7 months later than the TF1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WB350F scores against the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony TF1

 WB350F TF1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2013More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung WB350F

 TF1 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony TF1

 WB350F TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F provides 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) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB350F versus the TF1.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and TF1.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern WB350F provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony TF1
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
weather proofing
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
34
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
33
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony TF1
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-07 2013-06-21
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $260 $266