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Samsung WB350F Review

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  • Samsung WB350F

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    Main Features

    • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 80 - 3200
    • 23-483 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
    • fps continuous shooting
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 276g. 114 x 65 x 25 mm
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    Samsung WB350F Overview

    First introduced in January 2014 , Samsung WB350F is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 21.0x zoom 23-483 mm F2.8-5.9 lens.

    Samsung WB350F Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Samsung WB350F is a member of Samsung's Small Sensor Superzoom class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Samsung Small Sensor Superzoom Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Samsung WB350F
    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 114 x 65 x 25mm 276g
    Samsung WB2200F
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    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 8.0 fps 119 x 122 x 99mm 708g
    Samsung WB1100F
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    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 1.0 fps 125 x 87 x 96mm 512g
    Samsung WB50F
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    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 101 x 68 x 27mm 207g
    Samsung WB35F
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    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 101 x 61 x 28mm 194g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Samsung WB350F vs WB2200F vs WB1100F vs WB50F vs WB35F


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    Samsung WB350F PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung WB350F review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    NFC Connectivity
    Image Stabilization
    Full HD Video
    Touch Screen
    276g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    23mm Wide Angle Lens
    483mm Good Tele Lens
    21.0X Optical Zoom
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Wide
    Panorama Shooting
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    CONs
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90

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    Samsung WB350F Physical Specs
    Samsung WB350F weighs 276 g (0.61 lb / 9.74 oz) and has external dimensions of 114 x 65 x 25 mm (4.49 x 2.56 x 0.98″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Samsung WB350F is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 25mm, it has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Samsung WB350F with the dimensions:

    Samsung WB350F Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Samsung WB350F Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung WB350F, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Samsung WB350F Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Samsung WB350F Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Samsung WB350F with its main competitors:

    Samsung WB350F Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs WB350F Thickness vs WB350F
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung WB800F
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    218g 58g lighter 22mm 3mm thinner
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung WB250F
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    226g 50g lighter 22mm 3mm thinner
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung WB150F
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    188g 88g lighter 23mm 2mm thinner
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung WB35F
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    194g 82g lighter 28mm 3mm thicker
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung WB850F
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    250g 26g lighter 25mm equal thickness
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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    283g 7g heavier 19mm 6mm thinner
    Samsung WB350F Camera Canon SX620 HS
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    182g 94g lighter 28mm 3mm thicker
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung WB1100F
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    512g 236g heavier 96mm 71mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Samsung WB350F doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Samsung WB350F Lens

    Samsung WB350F features a 23-483 mm F2.8-5.9 21× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 23mm focal length on the wide end and remarkable super telephoto reach at 483mm.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    WB350F
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    WB350F
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.80, this lens is fast on wide end, but max aperture of f5.90 at tele end makes is really slow at longer focal lengths.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    WB350F
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    WB350F
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    WB350F is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Samsung WB350F's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Samsung WB350F Sensor and Photography Features

    Samsung WB350F has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of and 4:3. WB350F has a native ISO range of 80 - 3200 but unfortunately, Samsung WB350F doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80) in the same price range.

    Samsung WB350F is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero9 Black with its 23.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung WB350F vs GoPro Hero9 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Samsung WB350F's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Samsung WB350F Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Samsung WB350F Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Samsung WB350F LCD

    Samsung WB350F has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Samsung WB350F back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Samsung WB350F doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    WB350F doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (Lumix DC-TZ200) (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

    Samsung WB350F Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Samsung WB350F features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( With NFC) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, WB350F can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.

    Samsung WB350F has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Samsung WB350F Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung WB800F
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    1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung WB250F
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    1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung WB150F
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    1280 x 720 shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung WB35F
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    1280 x 720 shots Yes No Yes
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung WB850F
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    1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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    1920 x 1080 400shots Yes Yes Yes
    Samsung WB350F Camera Canon SX620 HS
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    1920 x 1080 295shots Yes No Yes
    Samsung WB350F Camera Samsung WB1100F
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    1280 x 720 shots Yes No Yes

    Samsung WB350F Video Features

    With Samsung WB350F, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 and save in and formats. Full HD resolution of Samsung WB350F will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    WB350F has a built-in None microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, Samsung WB350F doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Nikon Coolpix P7100 in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Compact Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Compact Cameras with Headphone Port

    Samsung WB350F Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Samsung WB350F can shoot continuously at max speed of Unknown and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately WB350F doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Samsung WB350F features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    What type of Photography is Samsung WB350F Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Samsung WB350F in 5 different photography areas.

    Samsung WB350F for Portrait Photography

    Samsung WB350F has a score of 29 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWB350F.
    Image Stabilization
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB350F for Portrait Photography

    Samsung WB350F for Street Photography

    Samsung WB350F has a score of 63 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
    23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB350F for Street Photography

    Samsung WB350F for Sports Photography

    Samsung WB350F has a score of 24 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWB350F.
    Wireless Connection
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Image Stabilization
    483 mm Tele Lens
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Environmental Sealings
    Unknown Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB350F for Sports Photography

    Samsung WB350F for Daily Photography

    Samsung WB350F has a score of 60 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    276g
    21.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB350F for Daily Photography

    Samsung WB350F for Landscape Photography

    Samsung WB350F has a score of 27 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWB350F.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB350F for Landscape Photography
    Samsung WB350F Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Samsung WB350F compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Samsung WB350F alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Samsung WB350F

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Samsung WB350F amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Samsung WB800F
    Samsung WB800F
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    Samsung WB250F
    Samsung WB250F
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    Samsung WB150F
    Samsung WB150F
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    Samsung WB35F
    Samsung WB35F
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    Samsung WB850F
    Samsung WB850F
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    Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
    Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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    Canon SX620 HS
    Canon SX620 HS
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    Samsung WB1100F
    Samsung WB1100F
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    Samsung WB350F Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Samsung WB350F with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Samsung WB350F's price range.

    Samsung WB350F Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Samsung WB350F has an Overall Score of 41/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Samsung WB350F is ranked #177 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #712 out of 1244 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #712 out of 1244 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #177 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #137 out of 245 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras
    #258 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #478 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(276g)
    #411 out of 917 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung WB350F
    Does the Samsung WB350F have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Samsung WB350F have RAW support?
    Does the Samsung WB350F have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Samsung WB350F have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Samsung WB350F?
    What is the Sensor Size of Samsung WB350F?
    is the Samsung WB350F a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Samsung WB350F have Touch Screen?
    Does the Samsung WB350F have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Samsung WB350F?
    What is the Weight of Samsung WB350F?
    What are the Dimensions of Samsung WB350F?
    Samsung WB350F Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Samsung
    Model Samsung WB350F
    Announced 2014-01-07
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 23-483 mm (21×)
    Max Aperture F2.8-5.9
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 460k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 16s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range n/a
    Flash Modes n/a
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Min Native ISO 80
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 276g
    Physical Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm
    Battery Model SLB-10A
    Other Features
    Self Timer n/a
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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