Samsung WB850F vs Sony W350
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W350 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
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W350 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung WB850F vs Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB850F was announced 2 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the WB850F scores versus the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony W350
WB850F | W350 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung WB850F
W350 | WB850F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony W350
WB850F | W350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB850F vs Sony W350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WB850F vs the W350.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and W350.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer WB850F provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W350 Specifications
Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $599 | $200 |