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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W730

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Samsung WB350F versus Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was brought out 13 months later than the W730 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB350F scores vs the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony W730

 WB350F W730 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung WB350F

 W730 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony W730

 WB350F W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F comes with outer measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Samsung WB350F versus Sony W730 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 vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB350F against the W730.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and W730.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher WB350F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography information
Sony W730 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
provides touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
Landscape photography with Sony W730
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
Sony W730 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony W730
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $260 $138