Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX300

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar but the NX2000 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 10 months later than the WX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX2000 grades vs the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 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 NX2000 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX2000 vs the WX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher NX2000 should have an edge in sensor tech.