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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W310

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W310 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony W310

 NX300M W310 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kClearer screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung NX300M

 W310 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony W310

 NX300M W310 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W310 size comparison

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

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
Sony W310 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
Sony W310 Sports photography features
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography factors
Sony W310 Travel photography factors
66
features touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
Vlogging with Sony W310
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony W310
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-03 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 768k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 331g (0.73 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $699 $150