Samsung NX300M vs Sony W310

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX300M and Sony W310, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was brought out 3 years after the W310 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX300M scores vs the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor 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") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M and Sony W310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300M versus the W310.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and W310 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and W310.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300M because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX300M will deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger NX300M provides an edge in sensor innovation.