Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

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).

Check the Samsung NX1 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.