Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB800F

Let's look closer at the Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300 was unveiled 11 months later than the WB800F and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX300 grades versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 & Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300 compared to the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and WB800F is 86 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher NX300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.