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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX30 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX30 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung WB350F versus Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was announced 6 months after the TX30 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB350F matches up against the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony TX30

 WB350F TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung WB350F

 TX30 WB350F 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony TX30

 WB350F TX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2013Similar age
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WB350F and the TX30.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and TX30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
Sony TX30 Sports photography factors
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
Travel photography with Sony TX30
69
lighter than others (276 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
weather proof
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
34
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony TX30
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-07 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Mic 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 276 gr (0.61 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch price $260 $230