Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.