Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX300

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony WX300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NX mini (1") and WX300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was revealed 14 months later than the WX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX mini matches up vs the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini versus Sony WX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini versus the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and WX300.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail because of its extra 2.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern NX mini is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.