Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300M

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and NX300M (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GX-20 was brought out 6 years before the NX300M and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX-20 matches up vs the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 vs the NX300M.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and NX300M is 58 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and NX300M.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung NX300M to provide extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.