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Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX300

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
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
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX100 and Sony WX300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NX100 was launched 3 years before the WX300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX100 scores vs the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony WX300

 NX100 WX300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung NX100

 WX300 NX100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013September 2010More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony WX300

 NX100 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX100 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX100 vs the WX300.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and WX300 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and WX300.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX300 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
76
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
60
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (420 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
decent megapixels (15MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors (166g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography details
Sony WX300 Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
31
built in image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony WX300
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-14 2013-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 gr (0.62 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $386 $330