Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX70

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX300M was manufactured 12 months later than the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX300M scores versus the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M comes with external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300M vs the WX70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and WX70 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and WX70.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX300M featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX300M will have an advantage in sensor innovation.