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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB350F and Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was released 4 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB350F scores vs the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony W320

 WB350F W320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung WB350F

 W320 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony W320

 WB350F W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F comes with outer measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB350F versus the W320.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and W320.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WB350F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony W320
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony W320
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (276g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony W320
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 276 gr (0.61 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $260 $269