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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A350

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Successor is Sony A380
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A350 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung WB800F versus Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the WB800F (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The WB800F was released 4 years later than the A350 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB800F grades vs the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony A350

 WB800F A350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2008Fresher by 56 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung WB800F

 A350 WB800F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony A350

 WB800F A350 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F has got physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB800F compared to the A350.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and A350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and A350.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB800F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB800F will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger WB800F provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
Sony A350 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
Sony A350 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
more heavy than competition in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
Sony A350 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
Sony A350 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (674 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
Sony A350 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
Vlogging with Sony A350
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony A350
 Samsung WB800FSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 674 gr (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $600