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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A350

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A350 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 5 years after the A350 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A350

 Galaxy NX A350 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2008More modern by 62 months
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A350 Galaxy NX 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A350

 Galaxy NX A350 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX against the A350.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A350 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and A350.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy NX to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography factors
Sony A350 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sony A350
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (495 grams)
66
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
more heavy than competitors in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
Sony A350 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (674 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
Sony A350 Landscape photography information
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
Sony A350 Vlogging features
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (495 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A350
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-06-20 2008-06-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 pounds) 674g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery life 440 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,300 $600