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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX300 versus Samsung WB350F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The NX300 was revealed about the same time to the WB350F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX300 grades versus the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung WB350F

 NX300 WB350F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k460kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung NX300

 WB350F NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Samsung WB350F

 NX300 WB350F 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 features external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX300 compared to the WB350F.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and WB350F is 86 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and WB350F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
67
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (276g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
34
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung NX300Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX300 Samsung WB350F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-24 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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 - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 768k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $750 $260