Samsung WB350F vs Sony ZV-1

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung WB350F versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very close but the WB350F (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB350F was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB350F grades vs the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F has got exterior dimensions 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 ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Samsung WB350F versus Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB350F versus the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and ZV-1.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB350F will be behind in sensor technology.