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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W230

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W230 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 W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W230 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung WB350F versus Sony W230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was unveiled 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB350F scores against the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony W230

 WB350F W230 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung WB350F

 W230 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony W230

 WB350F W230 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F features exterior measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB350F versus Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB350F and the W230.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and W230.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger WB350F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
Sony W230 Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
Travel photography with Sony W230
69
lighter than competitors (276g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
Sony W230 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony W230
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276g (0.61 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
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 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 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $260 $180