Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX350

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony WX350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar but the NX1000 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1000 was revealed 22 months before the WX350 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX1000 grades vs the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX1000 compared to the WX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and WX350.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1000 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX1000 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.