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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W650

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W650 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung WB350F vs Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was manufactured 2 years after the W650 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB350F grades vs the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony W650

 WB350F W650 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung WB350F

 W650 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony W650

 WB350F W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F provides exterior dimensions 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony W650 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WB350F vs the W650.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and W650.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer WB350F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
Portrait photography with Sony W650
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
Sony W650 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
49
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average (276 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony W650
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
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 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $140