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Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX350

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX300M versus Sony WX350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar but the NX300M (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was released 13 months prior to the WX350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX300M matches up vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony WX350

 NX300M WX350 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k460kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung NX300M

 WX350 NX300M 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX350

 NX300M WX350 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX300M against the WX350.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and WX350 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and WX350.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300M because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300M will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older NX300M is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
66
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
72
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average (164 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
great battery power (470 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony WX350
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-03 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.3" 3"
Display resolution 768k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $699 $270