Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX350

The following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NX10 was released 7 years before the HX350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX10 matches up vs the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX10 vs the HX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and HX350 is 80 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and HX350.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX350 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.