Samsung NX300M vs Sony W530

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony W530, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was unveiled 2 years after the W530 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX300M grades vs the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NX300M against the W530.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and W530 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and W530.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300M using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300M will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger NX300M should have a benefit in sensor tech.