Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1
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40 Features
46 Overall
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony WX1
WB350F | WX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 54 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung WB350F
WX1 | WB350F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX1
WB350F | WX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |