Samsung NX300 vs Sony W290
86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX210
- Later Model is Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W290 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX300 versus Sony W290, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NX300 was manufactured 4 years later than the W290 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX300 grades versus the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony W290
NX300 | W290 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 59 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 230k | Crisper screen (+538k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung NX300
W290 | NX300 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony W290
NX300 | W290 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 features outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Samsung NX300 versus Sony W290 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX300 vs the W290.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and W290 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and W290.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300 will offer you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-24 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 768 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331g (0.73 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 76 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 942 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $750 | $230 |