Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX350

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX300M versus Sony WX350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar but the NX300M (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was released 13 months prior to the WX350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX300M matches up vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M enjoys exterior 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 WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX300M against the WX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and WX350 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and WX350.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300M because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300M will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older NX300M is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.