Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350
66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
76
62 Imaging
53 Features
47 Overall
50
Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A350
NX1 | A350 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | June 2008 | More recent by 77 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper display (+806k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung NX1
A350 | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A350
NX1 | A350 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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).
Analyze the Samsung NX1 and Sony A350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and A350 is 66 and 62 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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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 |