Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX500
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX500 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" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Old Model is Sony WX350
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On this page, we are matching up the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB350F was unveiled 15 months earlier than the WX500 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB350F matches up vs the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony WX500
| WB350F | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung WB350F
| WX500 | WB350F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2015 |  | January 2014 | More modern by 15 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX500
| WB350F | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F offers external measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WB350F and the WX500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and WX500.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB350F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX500 Specifications
| Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB350F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2015-04-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| 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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 lbs) | 236g (0.52 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| 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 life | - | 360 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $260 | $348 |