Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB350F

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB350F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was announced 12 months earlier than the WB350F 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 WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX300M grades versus the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M has physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX300M vs the WB350F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and WB350F is 86 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and WB350F.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300M with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300M will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older NX300M will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.