Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB700

Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was introduced 2 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX300M matches up against the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M & Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX300M vs the WB700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and WB700 is 86 and 98 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and WB700.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX300M with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300M will resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent NX300M should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.