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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W730

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W730 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony W730

 NX300M W730 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung NX300M

 W730 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony W730

 NX300M W730 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W730 size comparison

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

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
Sony W730 Sports photography features
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Sony W730
66
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony W730
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-03 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 768 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $699 $138