Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650
86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony W650
NX300 | W650 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 23 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 230k | Clearer display (+538k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung NX300
W650 | NX300 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony W650
NX300 | W650 | |||
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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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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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 |