Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB800F
86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB800F Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe NX300M was introduced at a similar time to the WB800F and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX300M scores against the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung WB800F
NX300M | WB800F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 460k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung NX300M
WB800F | NX300M |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB800F
NX300M | WB800F | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. 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 WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the NX300M and the WB800F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and WB800F is 86 and 92 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and WB800F.
As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX300M | Samsung WB800F |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-03 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 247 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 768 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $699 | $300 |