Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33 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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched August 2010
- Later Model is Sony A35

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Samsung WB350F versus Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively similar but the WB350F (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The WB350F was launched 3 years after the A33 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB350F scores against the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB350F & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A33
WB350F | A33 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung WB350F
A33 | WB350F | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A33
WB350F | A33 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F has physical 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 A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB350F versus Sony A33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB350F and the A33.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and A33 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and A33.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB350F featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB350F will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger WB350F will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB350F | Sony SLT-A33 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (0.61 lb) | 500 grams (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $260 | $230 |