Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 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
- Released January 2014
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony TX20
WB350F | TX20 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung WB350F
TX20 | WB350F | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony TX20
WB350F | TX20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |