Samsung NX300M vs Sony W570

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony W570, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and W570 (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was announced 2 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly serious difference 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 W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX300M scores versus the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M offers physical 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 W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX300M and the W570.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and W570 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and W570.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300M using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX300M will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer NX300M should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.