Samsung NX500 vs Sony W350

Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony W350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W350 (14MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was launched 5 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX500 scores vs the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 features outer measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 and the W350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and W350 is 87 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and W350.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX500 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX500 will have an edge in sensor tech.