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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W350

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony W350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was released 2 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX200 matches up versus the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony W350

 NX200 W350 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 27 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung NX200

 W350 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony W350

 NX200 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX200 versus the W350.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and W350.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX200 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX200 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern NX200 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
Sony W350 Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography factors
Sony W350 Street photography factors
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (223g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony W350
55
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography advice
Sony W350 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony W350
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $818 $200