Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H300

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony H300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy NX was manufactured 7 months prior to the H300 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX has exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the H300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and H300 is 82 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and H300.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Galaxy NX will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.