Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A350
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Announced June 2008
- Refreshed by Sony A380

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A350 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A350 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The NX3000 was manufactured 6 years after the A350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX3000 matches up vs the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony A350
NX3000 | A350 | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | ![]() | June 2008 | Newer by 73 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung NX3000
A350 | NX3000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A350
NX3000 | A350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 and the A350.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and A350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and A350.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX3000 to render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger NX3000 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-05-26 | 2008-06-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 32 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 674 gr (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $897 | $600 |