Samsung WB350F Review

Name: Samsung WB350F
Brand: Samsung

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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" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video

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

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Compare	2014	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	8.0 fps	119 x 122 x 99mm	708g
Samsung WB1100F Compare	2014	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	1.0 fps	125 x 87 x 96mm	512g
Samsung WB50F Compare	2014	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	101 x 68 x 27mm	207g
Samsung WB35F Compare	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

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

Low Screen Resolution ( 460kdots )

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:

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.

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 WB150F Compare	188g	88g lighter	23mm	2mm thinner
Samsung WB250F Compare	226g	50g lighter	22mm	3mm thinner
Samsung WB800F Compare	218g	58g lighter	22mm	3mm thinner
Samsung WB850F Compare	250g	26g lighter	25mm	equal thickness
Samsung WB35F Compare	194g	82g lighter	28mm	3mm thicker
Panasonic ZS70 Compare	322g	46g heavier	41mm	16mm thicker
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Compare	283g	7g heavier	19mm	6mm thinner
Canon SX620 HS Compare	182g	94g lighter	28mm	3mm 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 - Fujifilm XQ2

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. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung WB350F vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 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.

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.

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 DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 (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 WB150F Compare	1280 x 720	shots	Yes	No	No
Samsung WB250F Compare	1920 x 1080	shots	Yes	No	No
Samsung WB800F Compare	1920 x 1080	shots	Yes	No	No
Samsung WB850F Compare	1920 x 1080	shots	Yes	No	No
Samsung WB35F Compare	1280 x 720	shots	Yes	No	Yes
Panasonic ZS70 Compare	3840 x 2160	380shots	Yes	No	No
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Compare	1920 x 1080	400shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canon SX620 HS Compare	1920 x 1080	295shots	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.

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 61 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.

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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 629 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #713 out of 1233 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

#713 out of 1233 in All Cameras
#177 out of 629 in Compact Cameras
#158 out of 244 in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras.
#265 out of 738 in Small Sensor Sensor Cameras.

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Portability

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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"
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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