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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was manufactured 13 months later than the WX80 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB350F grades versus the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony WX80

 WB350F WX80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung WB350F

 WX80 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX80

 WB350F WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F has got exterior 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 WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB350F versus the WX80.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and WX80.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer WB350F provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony WX80
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Launch pricing $260 $276