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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony TX55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony TX55

 WB350F TX55 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung WB350F

 TX55 WB350F 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony TX55

 WB350F TX55 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
Sony TX55 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography details
Sony TX55 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
Sony TX55 Sports photography features
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
34
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony TX55
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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