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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A65

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A65 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • New Model is Sony A68
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A65 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB350F was manufactured 2 years later than the A65 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB350F grades vs the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony A65

 WB350F A65 
LaunchedJanuary 2014November 2011More recent by 27 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung WB350F

 A65 WB350F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony A65

 WB350F A65 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F has external dimensions 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 A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WB350F and the A65.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A65 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and A65.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB350F featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A65 will provide extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger WB350F will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
Portrait photography with Sony A65
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB350F
Street photography with Sony A65
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
Sony A65 Sports photography info
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
Sony A65 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (276g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
Sony A65 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
Vlogging with Sony A65
34
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony A65
 Samsung WB350FSony SLT-A65
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony SLT-A65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-01-07 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lbs) 622 gr (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FM500H
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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $260 $700