Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A350

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and A350 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was launched 3 years after the A350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX1000 grades versus the A350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX1000 compared to the A350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and A350.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX1000 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger NX1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.