Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX9
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced July 2010
Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Samsung WB350F and Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB350F was introduced 3 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB350F scores vs the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB350F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony TX9
WB350F | TX9 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | July 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung WB350F
TX9 | WB350F | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony TX9
WB350F | TX9 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F provides external dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Samsung WB350F and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB350F vs the TX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and TX9.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB350F to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern WB350F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $260 | $799 |