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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(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
Sony TX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony TX5

 WB350F TX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung WB350F

 TX5 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony TX5

 WB350F TX5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
Sony TX5 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony TX5
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (276g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
weather sealing
features focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
Sony TX5 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
30
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony TX5
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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