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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB35F Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and WB35F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX300M was brought out 12 months earlier than the WB35F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX300M matches up vs the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung WB35F

 NX300M WB35F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kSharper display (+538k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung NX300M

 WB35F NX300M 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB35F

 NX300M WB35F 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX300M against the WB35F.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and WB35F is 86 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and WB35F.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX300M will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX300M is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography information
Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
66
offers focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than others (194g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
33
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung NX300MSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX300M Samsung WB35F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-03 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 768k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $699 $130