Samsung WB350F vs Sony W290

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB350F and Sony W290, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was released 4 years later than the W290 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB350F matches up against the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F features outside dimensions 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 W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB350F compared to the W290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and W290.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB350F provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.