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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W710

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W710 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung WB350F versus Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was announced 13 months later than the W710 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB350F matches up versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony W710

 WB350F W710 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung WB350F

 W710 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony W710

 WB350F W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WB350F versus the W710.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and W710.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB350F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony W710
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (276g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
Landscape photography with Sony W710
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony W710
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2013-01-08
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $260 $90