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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(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
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony WX300

 WB350F WX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2013More 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 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX300

 WB350F WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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).

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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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony WX300
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony WX300
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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