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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX350

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX2000
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very comparable but the NX3000 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was released 3 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX3000 matches up against the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony HX350

 NX3000 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung NX3000

 HX350 NX3000 
IntroducedDecember 2016May 2014More recent by 31 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX350

 NX3000 HX350 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony HX350 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 vs the HX350.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and HX350.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The NX3000 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older NX3000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
47
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography factors
Sony HX350 Street photography factors
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (230g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
Travel photography with Sony HX350
68
lighter than competitors (230g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (652g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
34
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (230g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX350
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-05-26 2016-12-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 652g (1.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $897 -