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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX30 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB350F versus Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was unveiled 2 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WB350F scores versus the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony WX30

 WB350F WX30 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 30 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung WB350F

 WX30 WB350F 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX30

 WB350F WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F has got outside measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB350F compared to the WX30.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and WX30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher WB350F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
Sony WX30 Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
Sony WX30 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (276g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
Vlogging with Sony WX30
34
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
35
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony WX30
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $259