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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX350

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the NX3000 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was revealed 4 months later than the WX350 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX3000 scores vs the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony WX350

 NX3000 WX350 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung NX3000

 WX350 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony WX350

 NX3000 WX350 
IntroducedMay 2014February 2014Same age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX3000 against the WX350.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and WX350.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (230g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
56
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
Travel photography with Sony WX350
68
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
good MP (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
72
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than others (164g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
47
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery life (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Sony WX350
34
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony WX350
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-05-26 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $897 $270