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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W220

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung WB350F vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was announced 5 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the WB350F matches up versus the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony W220

 WB350F W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung WB350F

 W220 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony W220

 WB350F W220 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WB350F compared to the W220.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and W220.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB350F to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent WB350F provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony W220
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
Sony W220 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
Landscape photography with Sony W220
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
Vlogging with Sony W220
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony W220
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276g (0.61 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $160