Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX300

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NX1100 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX1100 was revealed 2 months after the WX300 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX1100 scores vs the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX1100 versus the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and WX300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.