Samsung NX300M vs Sony W320

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.

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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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.