Samsung WB350F vs Sony W550

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung WB350F vs Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was introduced 2 years after the W550 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB350F matches up versus the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F features exterior dimensions 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 W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WB350F and the W550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and W550.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB350F will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.