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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 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
  • Released February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX1 and Sony WX300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1 was launched 20 months after the WX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX1 scores against the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony WX300

 NX1 WX300 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2013Newer by 20 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k460kSharper screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung NX1

 WX300 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony WX300

 NX1 WX300 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 offers outside measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the NX1 and the WX300.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and WX300 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and WX300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
36
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
74
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count great (28MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
lighter than others in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony WX300
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-15 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 28MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 4.30 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.265 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,500 $330