Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55 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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released July 2011
Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB350F versus Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WB350F was unveiled 2 years after the TX55 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB350F grades vs the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony TX55
WB350F | TX55 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung WB350F
TX55 | WB350F | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony TX55
WB350F | TX55 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB350F versus Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WB350F compared to the TX55.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and TX55.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher WB350F will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2011-07-24 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $260 | $350 |