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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB350F was manufactured 4 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB350F grades versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony WX1

 WB350F WX1 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009Fresher by 54 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung WB350F

 WX1 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX1

 WB350F WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F has got 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 WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the WB350F versus the WX1.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and WX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB350F due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB350F will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern WB350F will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX1 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography features
Sony WX1 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
Travel photography with Sony WX1
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony WX1
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Microphone 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 276g (0.61 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 ID SLB-10A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $260 $149