Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX500
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
- Replaced the Sony WX350
Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX500 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the NX300M (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX300M was manufactured 3 years before the WX500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX300M grades against the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony WX500
NX300M | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung NX300M
WX500 | NX300M | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2013 | More modern by 27 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 768k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX500
NX300M | WX500 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300M vs the WX500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and WX500 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and WX500.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300M featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NX300M is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-03 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 247 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 768 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331g (0.73 lbs) | 236g (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 360 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $699 | $348 |