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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX300

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
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
  • Launched February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony WX300

 NX1100 WX300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung NX1100

 WX300 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX300

 NX1100 WX300 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
36
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography details
Sony WX300 Sports photography details
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (222g)
good MP (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (166g)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging information
Sony WX300 Vlogging information
34
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX300
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-04-11 2013-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $330