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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was released 3 years earlier than the HX350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB50F matches up versus the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony HX350

 WB50F HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung WB50F

 HX350 WB50F 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2014Newer by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony HX350

 WB50F HX350 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F features exterior measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB50F compared to the HX350.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and HX350.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX350 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged WB50F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
Sony HX350 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
Sony HX350 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (207g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (652g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
Vlogging with Sony HX350
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than average (652 grams)
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony HX350
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 -