Samsung NX300M vs Sony W730

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX300M and Sony W730, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and W730 (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was introduced at a similar time to the W730 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX300M scores against the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M comes with 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) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX300M and Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX300M versus the W730.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and W730 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and W730.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300M having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.