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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was announced within a month of the WX350 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WB350F matches up versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony WX350

 WB350F WX350 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung WB350F

 WX350 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX350

 WB350F WX350 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WB350F vs the WX350.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and WX350.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (276g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than average (164 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
great battery (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony WX350
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $260 $270