Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony HX350
WB50F | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung WB50F
HX350 | WB50F | |||
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Launched | December 2016 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 35 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony HX350
WB50F | HX350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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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 | - |