Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX350

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung NX300M and Sony HX350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX300M (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was revealed 5 years before the HX350 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX300M grades versus the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX300M vs the HX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and HX350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and HX350.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The NX300M uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The older NX300M is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.