Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX350
87 Imaging
67 Features
80 Overall
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62 Imaging
46 Features
51 Overall
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Released February 2015
- Old Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Launched December 2016
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX500 was manufactured 22 months before the HX350 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the NX500 scores vs the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony HX350
| NX500 | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 922k | Crisper screen (+114k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung NX500
| HX350 | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2016 |  | February 2015 | More modern by 22 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony HX350
| NX500 | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 provides external measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX500 against the HX350.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and HX350 is 87 and 62 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and HX350.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX500 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX500 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged NX500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
| Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2015-02-06 | 2016-12-20 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DRIMe 5 | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5184 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,036k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) | 652 grams (1.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 87 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1379 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $800 | - |