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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony WX300

 NX mini WX300 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2013Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung NX mini

 WX300 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX300

 NX mini WX300 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
Sony WX300 Street photography highlights
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than others (196 grams)
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
good battery (650 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
Travel photography with Sony WX300
76
good battery (650 shots)
lighter than others (196g)
includes touch focus
MP count good (20.5MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
good battery (650 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Sony WX300
38
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
lighter than others (196g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony WX300
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-03-19 2013-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196g (0.43 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 650 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $530 $330