Samsung NX300 vs Sony W710

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung NX300 vs Sony W710, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NX300 was unveiled 11 months later than the W710 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX300 scores versus the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 has outside measurements 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 W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX300 and the W710.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and W710.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX300 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300 will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger NX300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.