Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX220

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was revealed about the same time to the WX220 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB350F scores versus the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider 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") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WB350F against the WX220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and WX220.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX220 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.