Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB700

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX300 versus Samsung WB700, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was unveiled 2 years after the WB700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX300 scores versus the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 has got external 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 WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300 versus Samsung WB700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300 compared to the WB700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and WB700 is 86 and 98 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and WB700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300 will resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger NX300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.