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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W620

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W620 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony W620, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX300M was brought out 12 months after the W620 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX300M matches up against the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony W620

 NX300M W620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kSharper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung NX300M

 W620 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony W620

 NX300M W620 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX300M compared to the W620.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and W620 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and W620.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300M featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX300M will result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger NX300M will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
Portrait photography with Sony W620
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
56
lighter than average (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
Sony W620 Sports photography features
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
67
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony W620
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-03 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 768 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $102