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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX210
  • Successor is Samsung NX500
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX300 was introduced 3 years after the W350 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX300 grades vs the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony W350

 NX300 W350 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung NX300

 W350 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony W350

 NX300 W350 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 has outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300 vs the W350.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and W350 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and W350.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX300 will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX300 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography details
Sony W350 Street photography details
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
67
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
66
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
33
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony W350
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-24 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 768 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $750 $200