Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX350

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX mini and Sony HX350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively close but the NX mini (1") and HX350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was released 3 years earlier than the HX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX mini grades versus the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX mini compared to the HX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and HX350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and HX350.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will render more detail as a result of its extra 0.5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NX mini will be behind in sensor innovation.