Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB210

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung NX300 versus Samsung WB210, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300 was launched 2 years after the WB210 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX300 matches up against the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 & Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX300 vs the WB210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and WB210 is 86 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and WB210.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent NX300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.