Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300M

Its time to look closer at the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very similar but the NX mini (1") and NX300M (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was manufactured 15 months after the NX300M making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX mini grades versus the NX300M for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini compared to the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and NX300M.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will offer extra detail due to its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX mini will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.