Samsung NX100 vs Sony W350
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Released September 2010
- Refreshed by Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
Samsung NX100 vs Sony W350 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX100 and Sony W350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX100 was unveiled 9 months after the W350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the NX100 matches up vs the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony W350
NX100 | W350 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 9 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung NX100
W350 | NX100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony W350
NX100 | W350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 offers external 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 Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX100 and Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX100 versus the W350.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and W350 is 88 and 97 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and W350.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX100 will show extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-09-14 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | VGA AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $386 | $200 |