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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
Sony WX350
(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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly close but the NX30 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The NX30 was announced at a similar time to the WX350 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX30 matches up vs the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony WX350

 NX30 WX350 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung NX30

 WX350 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony WX350

 NX30 WX350 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the NX30 compared to the WX350.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and WX350 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and WX350.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX30 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX30 will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
74
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
72
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
75
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony WX350
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-03 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMeIV -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,036k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 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)
Max 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 470 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1410 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $270