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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 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 HX350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony HX350

 WB800F HX350 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung WB800F

 HX350 WB800F 
RevealedDecember 2016January 2013More modern by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony HX350

 WB800F HX350 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 size comparison

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

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
43
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography details
Sony HX350 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
Sports photography with Sony HX350
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
Sony HX350 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (652g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
Sony HX350 Vlogging features
35
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (652 grams)
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony HX350
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
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 -