Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony WX350
| NX30 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 460k | Sharper 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | February 2014 | Same age |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and WX350 is 75 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Samsung NX30 | Sony 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 |
