Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX1
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2009
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe NX300M was launched 3 years after the WX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX300M scores vs the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony WX1
| NX300M | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 768k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+538k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung NX300M
| WX1 | NX300M |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX1
| NX300M | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M has got outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX300M against the WX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and WX1 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and WX1.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX300M featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300M will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer NX300M should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2013-01-03 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DRIMe IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 247 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 768k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 331 grams (0.73 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BP1130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $699 | $149 |