Nikon D300 vs Samsung NX10

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon D300 vs Samsung NX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D300 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D300 was launched 3 years before the NX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the D300 scores vs the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D300 and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D300 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300 has exterior measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D300 against the NX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D300 and NX10 is 55 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D300 and NX10.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX10 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.