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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB350F versus Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB350F was introduced 4 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WB350F scores versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony TX1

 WB350F TX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009Fresher by 54 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung WB350F

 TX1 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony TX1

 WB350F TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F provides outside 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB350F vs the TX1.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and TX1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB350F with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB350F will result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer WB350F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
Sony TX1 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
Sony TX1 Sports photography features
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
Travel photography with Sony TX1
69
lighter than competition (276g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
31
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony TX1
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-07 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $260 $350