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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was released 4 years after the W370 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB350F matches up versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony W370

 WB350F W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung WB350F

 W370 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony W370

 WB350F W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the WB350F vs the W370.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and W370.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern WB350F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
Portrait photography with Sony W370
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony W370
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $260 $230