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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The NX300M was unveiled 3 years after the W320 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX300M scores versus the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony W320

 NX300M W320 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kCrisper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung NX300M

 W320 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony W320

 NX300M W320 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M has external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX300M compared to the W320.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and W320 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and W320.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300M using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer NX300M is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
Sports photography with Sony W320
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
Sony W320 Travel photography details
66
features focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
Vlogging with Sony W320
33
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony W320
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-03 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 768 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $699 $269