Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX10

Let's look closer at the Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was brought out 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX300 matches up versus the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 provides 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300 compared to the WX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and WX10 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and WX10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX300 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger NX300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.