Samsung NX20 vs Sony A350

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A350, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX20 was announced 3 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX20 matches up against the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX20 and the A350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A350 is 83 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and A350.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX20 to show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger NX20 provides a benefit in sensor technology.