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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony A33
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A33

 WB350F A33 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2010More modern by 42 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung WB350F

 A33 WB350F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A33

 WB350F A33 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33 size comparison

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

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
Sony A33 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
Travel photography with Sony A33
69
lighter than others in class (276g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
Sony A33 Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
Sony A33 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony A33
 Samsung WB350FSony SLT-A33
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