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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX350

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Samsung NX300
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX500 versus Sony WX350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NX500 was introduced 12 months after the WX350 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX500 grades against the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony WX350

 NX500 WX350 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2014More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung NX500

 WX350 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX350

 NX500 WX350 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX500 versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX500 and the WX350.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and WX350 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and WX350.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX500 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will offer greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher NX500 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
37
good resolution (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX500
Sports photography with Sony WX350
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
78
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
72
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
47
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony WX350
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format H.265 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 gr (0.63 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $800 $270