Nikon D500 vs Samsung NX300

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon D500 and Samsung NX300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the D500 (21MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D500 was brought out 2 years later than the NX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the D500 grades against the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D500 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D500 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D500 features outside measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D500 and Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D500 against the NX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D500 and NX300 is 56 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D500 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D500 to deliver more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer D500 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.