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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was launched 6 months prior to the WB350F and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung WB350F

 Galaxy NX WB350F 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 WB350F Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB350F

 Galaxy NX WB350F 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2014Same age
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the WB350F.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and WB350F is 82 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and WB350F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (495 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (495 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (495 grams)
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung WB350F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-20 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,300 $260