Samsung NX5 vs Sony HX350

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung NX5 and Sony HX350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was introduced 7 years before the HX350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX5 grades against the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX5 and Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX5 vs the HX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and HX350 is 80 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and HX350.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX350 will offer more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.