Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX300

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the NX300 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300 was revealed 10 months after the WX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX300 matches up against the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 provides 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 WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300 vs the WX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and WX300 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and WX300.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX300 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX300 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.