Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.