Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony TF1
WB350F | TF1 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung WB350F
TF1 | WB350F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony TF1
WB350F | TF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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).
See the Samsung WB350F versus Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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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 |