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Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung NX300 and Sony WX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300 was manufactured 4 years after the WX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX300 matches up against the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony WX1

 NX300 WX1 
RevealedNovember 2013August 2009Newer by 53 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kSharper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung NX300

 WX1 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony WX1

 NX300 WX1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX300 and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300 and the WX1.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and WX1 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and WX1.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX300 will give more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger NX300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography info
Sony WX1 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300
Street photography with Sony WX1
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography factors
Sony WX1 Travel photography factors
67
features focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (149g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography info
Sony WX1 Landscape photography info
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony WX1
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2013-11-24 2009-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3" 2.7"
Display resolution 768 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 gr (0.73 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $750 $149