Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2013
- Refreshed by Sony WX350

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WB350F was announced 11 months after the WX300 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB350F grades vs the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony WX300
WB350F | WX300 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | More modern by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung WB350F
WX300 | WB350F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX300
WB350F | WX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F offers outer 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WB350F and the WX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and WX300.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer WB350F will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 pounds) | 166g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BX1 |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $260 | $330 |