Samsung NX300M vs Sony W650

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX300M vs Sony W650, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and W650 (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was announced 12 months later than the W650 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX300M grades vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M features external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony W650 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300M and the W650.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and W650 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and W650.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX300M with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300M will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer NX300M should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.