Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX350

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX100 and Sony WX350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was launched 4 years prior to the WX350 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX100 scores versus the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 comes with physical measurements 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 WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX100 and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX100 against the WX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and WX350.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX350 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older NX100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.