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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W620

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W620 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB350F and Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was introduced 2 years later than the W620 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB350F matches up against the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony W620

 WB350F W620 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung WB350F

 W620 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony W620

 WB350F W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F features external measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB350F and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB350F and the W620.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and W620.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB350F to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger WB350F provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony W620
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
Sony W620 Sports photography details
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony W620
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $260 $102