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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W350

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W350 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung NX mini vs Sony W350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W350 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and W350 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was announced 4 years after the W350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX mini scores vs the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W350

 NX mini W350 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2010More modern by 52 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung NX mini

 W350 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W350

 NX mini W350 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX mini and the W350.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and W350.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX mini using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will result in greater detail with its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer NX mini is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than others (196 grams)
no image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography highlights
Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
great battery pack (650 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
76
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than others (196g)
features touch focus
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony W350
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
38
touch screen
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lighter than others (196g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony W350
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-03-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 196g (0.43 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $530 $200