Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB30F

Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX300 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NX300 was released 11 months after the WB30F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX300 grades vs the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300 versus the WB30F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and WB30F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern NX300 provides an edge in sensor technology.