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Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX350

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • New Model is Samsung NX20
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was introduced 7 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX11 grades against the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony HX350

 NX11 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung NX11

 HX350 NX11 
ReleasedDecember 2016December 2010Newer by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony HX350

 NX11 HX350 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 features external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX11 vs the HX350.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and HX350 is 80 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and HX350.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX350 will produce more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX350 Portrait photography factors
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
48
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
52
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
Sony HX350 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (652g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
24
includes face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (652 grams)
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony HX350
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-12-28 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $626 -