Samsung NX30 vs Sony W350

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

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.

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

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.