Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320 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
- Announced January 2014
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony W320
WB350F | W320 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung WB350F
W320 | WB350F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony W320
WB350F | W320 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Samsung WB350F and Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W320 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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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 |