Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX300
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60
94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
40
Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Released August 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX200
- Renewed by Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Newer Model is Sony WX350
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Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX210 and Sony WX300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched but the NX210 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX210 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the WX300 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX210 grades vs the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony WX300
| NX210 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung NX210
| WX300 | NX210 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony WX300
| NX210 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | February 2013 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX210 versus the WX300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and WX300.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX210 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX210 will give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-08-14 | 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 | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Number of lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 grams (0.49 lbs) | 166 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 719 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BC1030 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $625 | $330 |