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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A37
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A37

 WB350F A37 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2012More modern by 21 months
Display size3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung WB350F

 A37 WB350F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A37

 WB350F A37 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 size comparison

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

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
Sony A37 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony A37
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
Sports photography with Sony A37
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
Sony A37 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (276g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (500 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
Sony A37 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.6 inch)
terrible battery power (500 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
Sony A37 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony A37
 Samsung WB350FSony SLT-A37
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