Samsung WB350F vs Sony W550
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W550 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
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W550 Overview
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").

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W550 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony W550
WB350F | W550 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung WB350F
W550 | WB350F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony W550
WB350F | W550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Samsung WB350F vs Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W550 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | - |
Launch pricing | $260 | $119 |