Samsung NX300 vs Sony A350

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX300 and Sony A350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX300 was unveiled 5 years later than the A350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX300 scores against the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300 versus the A350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and A350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and A350.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX300 to give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.