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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W350

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W350 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung WB50F vs Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was unveiled 4 years after the W350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB50F grades against the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W350

 WB50F W350 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung WB50F

 W350 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W350

 WB50F W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F features physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WB50F versus the W350.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and W350 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and W350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent WB50F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
Sony W350 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
Sports photography with Sony W350
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
Travel photography with Sony W350
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
Sony W350 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony W350
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2s
Max shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $200