Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010
Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB350F was announced 3 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB350F scores vs the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB350F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony TX5
WB350F | TX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2010 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung WB350F
TX5 | WB350F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony TX5
WB350F | TX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WB350F against the TX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and TX5.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB350F using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB350F will render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger WB350F will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) | 148 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 model | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $260 | $239 |