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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB350F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WB350F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was brought out 3 months later than the WB350F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX mini matches up against the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung WB350F

 NX mini WB350F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung NX mini

 WB350F NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB350F

 NX mini WB350F 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2014Same age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX mini and the WB350F.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and WB350F.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will provide greater detail having its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (196g)
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
76
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (276g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
38
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung NX miniSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX mini Samsung WB350F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-03-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Available lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 grams (0.43 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 650 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $530 $260