Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX350

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.