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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX210
  • Renewed by Samsung NX500
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and W650 (16MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300 was released 23 months after the W650 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX300 matches up against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony W650

 NX300 W650 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 23 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k230kClearer display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung NX300

 W650 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony W650

 NX300 W650 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX300 compared to the W650.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and W650 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and W650.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer NX300 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300
Street photography with Sony W650
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography information
Sony W650 Sports photography information
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300
Travel photography with Sony W650
67
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging advice
Sony W650 Vlogging advice
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony W650
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-24 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 768 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $750 $140