Samsung NX5 vs Sony W350

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony W350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the NX5 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was released 5 months after the W350 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX5 matches up vs the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX5 vs Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX5 and the W350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and W350 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and W350.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.