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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A350

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A350 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX200
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
  • Announced June 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A380
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A350 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX100 was unveiled 2 years later than the A350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX100 scores versus the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A350

 NX100 A350 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010June 2008More recent by 28 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung NX100

 A350 NX100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A350

 NX100 A350 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX100 and the A350.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and A350 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and A350.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX100 to offer extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography info
Sony A350 Portrait photography info
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX100
Street photography with Sony A350
76
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
66
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
more heavy than competitors (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography details
Sony A350 Sports photography details
60
built in image stabilization
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no phase detect AF
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography details
Sony A350 Travel photography details
66
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
MP count good (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (674 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
31
built in image stabilization
provides face detect focusing
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony A350
 Samsung NX100Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-09-14 2008-06-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lbs) 674 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 65
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 11.5
DXO Low light rating 563 595
Other
Battery life 420 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $386 $600