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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(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
Samsung WB50F
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung WB50F

 NX300M WB50F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k460kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung NX300M

 WB50F NX300M 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB50F

 NX300M WB50F 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and WB50F is 86 and 92 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300M
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
66
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung NX300MSamsung WB50F
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