Samsung NX300M vs Sony W710

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX300M versus Sony W710, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NX300M was manufactured within a month of the W710 so they are 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 W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX300M matches up vs the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX300M against the W710.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and W710.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX300M featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX300M will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.