Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX150

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung NX300M versus Sony WX150, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the NX300M (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was brought out 11 months later than the WX150 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX300M grades versus the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M features outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Samsung NX300M versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX300M vs the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and WX150 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and WX150.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300M because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300M will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern NX300M should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.