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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX350

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung WB850F and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was unveiled 6 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the WB850F scores vs the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony HX350

 WB850F HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung WB850F

 HX350 WB850F 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2012More modern by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony HX350

 WB850F HX350 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F features external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB850F compared to the HX350.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and HX350.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX350 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged WB850F will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography information
Sony HX350 Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (652 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
Sony HX350 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (652g)
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony HX350
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 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 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 652 gr (1.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 -