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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NX2000 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 2 months before the WX350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX2000 matches up versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony WX350

 NX2000 WX350 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k460kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung NX2000

 WX350 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX350

 NX2000 WX350 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX2000 against the WX350.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and WX350.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX2000 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
37
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others (228g)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
35
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX350
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-30 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 470 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $599 $270