Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX350

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX30 and Sony HX350, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very close but the NX30 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was brought out 4 years earlier than the HX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX30 matches up vs the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 offers external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Samsung NX30 and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX30 versus the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and HX350 is 75 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and HX350.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The NX30 includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged NX30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.