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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX70

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was announced 24 months after the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the WB350F grades vs the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony WX70

 WB350F WX70 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung WB350F

 WX70 WB350F 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX70

 WB350F WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WB350F vs the WX70.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and WX70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB350F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
Sony WX70 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony WX70
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (276g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (114g)
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
Sony WX70 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony WX70
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276g (0.61 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
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 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 - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $260 $242