Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX66

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was revealed 23 months later than the TX66 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB350F matches up vs the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB350F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F comes with 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 TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB350F against the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and TX66.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX66 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer WB350F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.