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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A350

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • New Model is Samsung NX500
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A380
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony A350

 NX300 A350 
ReleasedNovember 2013June 2008More recent by 67 months
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kClearer display (+538k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung NX300

 A350 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony A350

 NX300 A350 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A350 size comparison

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

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
Sony A350 Street photography advice
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
more heavy than average (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography highlights
Sony A350 Sports photography highlights
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography factors
Sony A350 Travel photography factors
67
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
51
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (674 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography factors
Sony A350 Landscape photography factors
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony A350
 Samsung NX300Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-11-24 2008-06-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 768k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 674 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 76 65
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 11.5
DXO Low light rating 942 595
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $750 $600