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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W350

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W350 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
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W350 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX11 vs Sony W350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very close but the NX11 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The NX11 was unveiled 12 months after the W350 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX11 grades against the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony W350

 NX11 W350 
RevealedDecember 2010January 2010Newer by 12 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung NX11

 W350 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony W350

 NX11 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX11 vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX11 compared to the W350.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and W350 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and W350.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX11 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX11 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Sony W350
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (499g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
52
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery life (400 shots)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
66
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Sony W350
24
includes face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (499g)
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony W350
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-12-28 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM 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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $626 $200