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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX300

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX300 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly close but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 4 months after the WX300 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Galaxy NX grades vs the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony WX300

 Galaxy NX WX300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 WX300 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX300

 Galaxy NX WX300 
RevealedJune 2013February 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the WX300.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and WX300 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and WX300.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
Sony WX300 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sony WX300
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery life (440 shots)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
34
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495g)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX300
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-20 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 25mm (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 440 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,300 $330