Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX300M

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung NX300M, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was launched 7 years prior to the NX300M which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-10 grades versus the NX300M with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 compared to the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and NX300M is 59 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and NX300M.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX300M to show more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.