Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB210

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB210, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was manufactured 18 months later than the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX300M grades versus the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M & Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M enjoys 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 Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300M versus the WB210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and WB210 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and WB210.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX300M because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will result in more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer NX300M will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.