Samsung NX300 vs Sony W530

Below is a extended overview of the Samsung NX300 vs Sony W530, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300 was manufactured 2 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX300 scores versus the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 has 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) and the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX300 compared to the W530.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and W530 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and W530.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX300 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent NX300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.