Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A350

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).

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.