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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W570

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • Updated by Samsung NX500
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W570 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX300 vs Sony W570, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and W570 (16MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300 was released 2 years after the W570 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX300 scores vs the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony W570

 NX300 W570 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kClearer screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung NX300

 W570 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony W570

 NX300 W570 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 features external dimensions 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 W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX300 vs Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX300 against the W570.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and W570 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and W570.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX300 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W570 Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300
Travel photography with Sony W570
67
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony W570
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-24 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 768 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $750 $159