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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W350 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W350 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung WB350F versus Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was revealed 4 years after the W350 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB350F grades versus the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony W350

 WB350F W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung WB350F

 W350 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony W350

 WB350F W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB350F vs the W350.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and W350.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger WB350F will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
Sony W350 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony W350
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
Sony W350 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (276g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (276g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony W350
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $260 $200