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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX50 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was brought out 24 months after the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB350F grades versus the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony WX50

 WB350F WX50 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung WB350F

 WX50 WB350F 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX50

 WB350F WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F has physical 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WB350F versus the WX50.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and WX50.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB350F should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
Sony WX50 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony WX50
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony WX50
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
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 - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $260 $250