Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX300

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung NX1 and Sony HX300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The NX1 was unveiled 20 months after the HX300 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX1 scores vs the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1 and Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX1 vs the HX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and HX300 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and HX300.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern NX1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.