Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37
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40 Features
46 Overall
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57 Features
65 Overall
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A35

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very similar but the WB350F (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

The WB350F was released 21 months after the A37 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB350F scores vs the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F & Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A37
WB350F | A37 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 21 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung WB350F
A37 | WB350F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A37
WB350F | A37 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB350F against the A37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and A37.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The WB350F contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more modern WB350F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB350F | Sony SLT-A37 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2012-05-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.6 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 lb) | 506g (1.12 lb) |
Physical 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 All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $260 | $522 |