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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W350

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX30 and Sony W350, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was introduced 4 years later than the W350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX30 scores against the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony W350

 NX30 W350 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung NX30

 W350 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony W350

 NX30 W350 

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 enjoys physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX30 compared to the W350.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and W350 is 75 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and W350.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX30 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX30 will give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer NX30 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography information
Sony W350 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography factors
Sony W350 Street photography factors
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
74
features focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography features
Sony W350 Landscape photography features
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging details
Sony W350 Vlogging details
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony W350
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-03 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMeIV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1410 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $699 $200