Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A300 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 5 years later than the A300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys outer dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the A300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and A300 is 82 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and A300.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy NX to produce more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.