Samsung NX210 vs Sony W350

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung NX210 vs Sony W350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was introduced 2 years later than the W350 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX210 scores versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 features external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX210 and the W350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and W350.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX210 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX210 will offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX210 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.