Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1
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73 Overall
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX210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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony WX1
NX300 | WX1 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | August 2009 | Newer by 53 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 230k | Sharper display (+538k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung NX300
WX1 | NX300 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony WX1
NX300 | WX1 | |||
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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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and WX1 is 86 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |