Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Revealed December 2016

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WB800F was manufactured 5 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB800F scores vs the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony HX350
WB800F | HX350 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung WB800F
HX350 | WB800F | |||
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Revealed | December 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 48 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony HX350
WB800F | HX350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F provides external 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) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB800F against the HX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and HX350.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB800F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Samsung WB800F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB800F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2016-12-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 652 gr (1.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
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 life | - | 300 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | - |