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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX350

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WX350 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX5 scores against the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony WX350

 NX5 WX350 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung NX5

 WX350 NX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 45 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX350

 NX5 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 versus the WX350.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and WX350 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and WX350.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX5 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX350 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
37
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
52
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
63
good battery power (400 per charge)
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good battery life (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
24
comes with face detect focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (499g)
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony WX350
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-01 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 470 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $270