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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A380
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung NX1 and Sony A350, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A350 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1 was announced 6 years later than the A350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX1 scores versus the A350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A350

 NX1 A350 
LaunchedSeptember 2014June 2008More recent by 77 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung NX1

 A350 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A350

 NX1 A350 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1 against the A350.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and A350 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and A350.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1 to offer you more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Sony A350
80
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography info
Sony A350 Street photography info
74
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than others (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
more heavy than others (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
Sony A350 Sports photography details
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography factors
Sony A350 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than others (550 grams)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (674 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
Landscape photography with Sony A350
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
Sony A350 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
lighter than others (550 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A350
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-09-15 2008-06-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-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 28 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6480 x 4320 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 9
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format H.265 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 674g (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 65
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 11.5
DXO Low light score 1363 595
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,500 $600