Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX350
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
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94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- Successor is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony WX300
- Updated by Sony WX500
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In this article, we are comparing the Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very close but the NX210 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NX210 was manufactured 18 months before the WX350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX210 scores versus the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony WX350
| NX210 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung NX210
| WX350 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony WX350
| NX210 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 has outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 and the WX350.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and WX350.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX210 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older NX210 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-08-14 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 71 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 719 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 470 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $625 | $270 |
