Samsung WB800F vs Sony W350

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung WB800F versus Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was unveiled 3 years later than the W350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB800F scores versus the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB800F versus Sony W350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB800F and the W350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and W350 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and W350.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent WB800F will have an advantage in sensor innovation.