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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 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 TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was unveiled 23 months after the TX20 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB350F scores against the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony TX20

 WB350F TX20 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung WB350F

 TX20 WB350F 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony TX20

 WB350F TX20 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. 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 TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB350F compared to the TX20.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and TX20.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WB350F should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography information
Sony TX20 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery (250 shots)
weather proof
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery (250 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony TX20
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $260 $330