Samsung NX300 vs Sony W350

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.