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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX200
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX100 versus Samsung WB350F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WB350F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX100 matches up vs the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung WB350F

 NX100 WB350F 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung NX100

 WB350F NX100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2010Newer by 40 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB350F

 NX100 WB350F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX100 versus Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX100 compared to the WB350F.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and WB350F is 88 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and WB350F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB350F will offer you greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX100
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
76
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
60
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (420 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
66
better than average battery life (420 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (276g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (420 shots)
no Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
31
built in image stabilization
includes face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung NX100Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX100 Samsung WB350F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-14 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282g (0.62 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $386 $260