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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX300

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony WX300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was revealed 16 months after the WX300 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX3000 scores versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony WX300

 NX3000 WX300 
AnnouncedMay 2014February 2013Newer by 16 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung NX3000

 WX300 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony WX300

 NX3000 WX300 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX3000 versus the WX300.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and WX300.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX3000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography details
Sony WX300 Street photography details
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography details
Sony WX300 Sports photography details
56
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
Travel photography with Sony WX300
68
lighter than competition (230g)
good megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
34
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (230 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony WX300
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-05-26 2013-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 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 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $897 $330