Samsung NX300M vs Sony W350

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX300M and Sony W350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and W350 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was launched 3 years later than the W350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX300M matches up vs the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M comes with outside measurements 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 W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300M and Sony W350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX300M versus the W350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and W350 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and W350.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300M because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300M will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer NX300M provides an advantage in sensor technology.