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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W380

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX500
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX300 versus Sony W380, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was announced 3 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX300 matches up versus the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony W380

 NX300 W380 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kClearer display (+538k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung NX300

 W380 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony W380

 NX300 W380 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 has external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300 versus Sony W380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX300 versus the W380.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and W380 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and W380.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300 will render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography factors
Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
Sony W380 Street photography advice
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography details
Sony W380 Sports photography details
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300
Travel photography with Sony W380
67
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony W380
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-24 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV Bionz
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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 768 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $750 $44