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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX300M front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NX300M was brought out within a month of the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX300M matches up versus the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung WB30F

 NX300M WB30F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k230kSharper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung NX300M

 WB30F NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB30F

 NX300M WB30F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M features outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300M compared to the WB30F.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and WB30F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and WB30F.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX300M because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
66
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung NX300MSamsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX300M Samsung WB30F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 768k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 330 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $699 $180