Nikon D3200 vs Samsung NX300

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D3200 vs Samsung NX300, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3200 was brought out 16 months earlier than the NX300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the D3200 matches up vs the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3200 & Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D3200 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D3200 has external dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D3200 and the NX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and NX300 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D3200 and NX300.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon D3200 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older D3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.