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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A350

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony A350
(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
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A350 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300M was announced 4 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX300M matches up vs the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A350

 NX300M A350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2008More recent by 56 months
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung NX300M

 A350 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A350

 NX300M A350 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX300M compared to the A350.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and A350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and A350.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung NX300M to produce extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX300M provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
more heavy than average in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography factors
Sony A350 Sports photography factors
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography highlights
Sony A350 Travel photography highlights
67
has touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (674g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
Vlogging with Sony A350
33
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A350
 Samsung NX300MSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-01-03 2008-06-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 768 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lb) 674 gr (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One One
Price at launch $699 $600