Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX350

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung NX300 and Sony HX350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very close but the NX300 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was released 4 years earlier than the HX350 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX300 grades versus the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300 vs the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and HX350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and HX350.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The NX300 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The older NX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.