Nikon D5300 vs Samsung NX1

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D5300 and Samsung NX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D5300 (24MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5300 was introduced 7 months earlier than the NX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D5300 grades against the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5300 and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D5300 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5300 features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D5300 and Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the D5300 vs the NX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D5300 and NX1 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5300 and NX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX1 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged D5300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.