Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Released January 2014
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX300M was launched 12 months prior to the WB50F so they are both 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 WB50F being a Compact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX300M matches up versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung WB50F
NX300M | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 460k | Crisper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung NX300M
WB50F | NX300M | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB50F
NX300M | WB50F | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M offers external 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 WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300M compared to the WB50F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and WB50F is 86 and 92 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and WB50F.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX300M because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300M will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older NX300M is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX300M | Samsung WB50F |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-03 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 247 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 768 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331 grams (0.73 lbs) | 207 grams (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $699 | $180 |