Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX350

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy NX was introduced 7 months before the WX350 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with 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) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX and the WX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and WX350 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and WX350.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.