Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Z50 was unveiled 6 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z50 matches up against the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 features outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has dimensions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z50 against the NX300M.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and NX300M is 74 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and NX300M.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon Z50 to show more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.