Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony WX300
NX1 | WX300 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | February 2013 | Newer by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper screen (+576k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung NX1
WX300 | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony WX300
NX1 | WX300 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |